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Creamy Lemon Squares

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling for a refreshing and easy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups flour
Filling
  • 4 eggs
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan.
  2. Make and bake crust.
  3. Prepare lemon filling.
  4. Pour over crust and bake.
  5. Cool, slice, and dust with sugar.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor.