Title: Centennial Lemon Squares
Categories: Cookie Dessert
Yield: 8 Servings

1	c	Powdered sugar
1/4	ts	Salt
1	c	Flour
1/2	c	Margarine
1	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Baking powder
2		Eggs
4	tb	Lemon juice
		Lemon rind -- grated
1	tb	Margarine

1. Combine 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and flour; mix well. Work in 1/2 cup margarine. Press mixture in 8-inch square pan. 2. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. 3. Combine the 1 cup regular sugar, baking powder and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Blend in slightly beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and lemon rind. Spread over baked mixture. Return to oven. Bake for 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool completely. 4. Combine remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, remaining two tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon margarine for glaze. Spread over lemon mixture. Cut into squares to serve.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill

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