LUCY'S LEMON SQUARES (PEANUTS COOKBOOK)

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I used to make these when I was a kid from the Peanuts Cookbook I got through scholastic books- remember you'd pick the books, pay for it (parents had to write a check) and then weeks later they would show up? These were one of the first things I baked by myself. They are really tasty too! I increased the lemon juice a bit and...

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c flour
1/2 c butter, almost room temp
1/4 c powdered sugar (plus some for sprinkling after)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
dash(es) salt
zest of one lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and powdered sugar into bowl. Blend in butter with clean fingertips till well mixed. Pat evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, zest and salt togeher. Pour over baked crust and return to oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  • 3. Cool completely on rack. Cut in squares. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

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