1 c. all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. grated lemon peel, if desired
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press in ungreased baking pan, 8x8x2 inches, building up 1/2 inch edges. Bake 20 minutes.

Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes; pour over baked layer. Bake until no indentation remains when touched in center, about 25 minutes; cool. Cut into 1-inch squares. About 4 dozen.

LEMON-COCONUT SQUARES:

Stir in 1/2 cup flaked coconut into egg mixture.