Title: Delicate Lemon Squares
Categories: Cookie Dessert
Yield: 16 Squares

1	c	All-purpose flour
1/4	c	Confectioners' sugar
1/2	c	Butter
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2		Eggs
3/4	c	Granulated sugar
3	tb	Lemon juice
2	tb	All-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Baking powder
		Confectioners' sugar

Stir together 1 c flour and 1/4 c confectioners' sugar; cut in butter till mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.

In mixing bowl beat eggs; add granulated sugar and lemon juice. Beat till slightly thick and smooth, 8 to 10 minutesl Stir together 2 tb flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Blend just till all is moistened. Pour over baked layer.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar over top. Cool; cut cookies into 1 inch squares.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens, Recipes from Famous Places: The Southwest, Neiman-Marcus Zodiac Room, Dallas, Texas

Posted by Michael Prothro, Mike's Resort BBS, Fayetteville, AR on Kook-Net recipe network

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