LEMON SQUARES 
1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix thoroughly flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Press in ungreased square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches, building up a 1/2 inch edge. Bake 20 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust. Bake about 25 minutes longer or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Cool. Cut into 25 cookies.

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

 

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