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Creamy Lemon Squares

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a lined baking dish.
  2. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake until golden.
  3. Whisk filling ingredients, pour over crust, bake again, then cool and chill before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill before cutting for clean slices.