Centennial lemon squares

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Flour
½ cup Margarine
1 cup Sugar
½ teaspoon Baking powder
2 Eggs
4 tablespoons Lemon juice
Lemon rind; grated
1 tablespoon Margarine

Directions

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill Preparation Time: 0:45 1. Combine ¼ cup powdered sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt and flour; mix well. Work in ½ 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 ⅛ 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 ¾ cup powdered sugar, remaining two tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon margarine for glaze. Spread over lemon mixture. Cut into squares to serve.

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