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Lemon Squares

Serves 16 $0.32 est. / serving

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Estimated ingredient cost$5.15For the whole recipe · ingredients used
Lemon Squares
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YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

Make something good.

  1. 01

    Combine flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.

  2. 02

    Cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

  3. 03

    Press firmly into a greased square (8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch) pan.

  4. 04

    Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20–30 minutes, until lightly browned. Prepare the topping in the meantime.

  5. 05

    Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until frothy. Stir in the lemon juice and rind.

  6. 06

    In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, and baking powder.

  7. 07

    Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir until just moistened.

  8. 08

    Spread evenly over the hot base, and return to oven to bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set.

  9. 09

    Let squares cool before removing from pan and cutting. Dust with powdered sugar.

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Photograph

Photo of The Lemon Bars — Foodista

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Ingredient photographs (7)
  • All-purpose flour

    File:All-Purpose Flour (4107895947).jpg — Veganbaking.net from USA. All-Purpose Flour

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  • Powdered sugar

    File:PowderedSugar.png — Ɱ. Own work

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  • Plain margarine

    File:Margarine picture.jpg — Mr.jackal1880. Own work

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  • Egg

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  • Lemon juice

    File:Lemon juice.jpg — David Goehring. https://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/5309716658/

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  • Sugar

    File:Bowl of white sugar.jpg — Douglas P Perkins. Own work

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  • Plain lemon zest

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