Grandma's Old-Fashioned Lemon Squares
I got this recipe for lemon squares straight from my Grandma! They are deliciously old-fashioned and very easy to make, always my favorite. Made with a few simple ingredients and a delicious shortbread crust, these will soon be your favorites too!
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Lemon Filling
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract my addition
- ½ teaspoon salt my addition
Topping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 tablespoon sumac optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
- Prepare the Shortbread Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar until a dough forms. Press the dough into the greased pan, flattening it evenly across the bottom. Press the dough up the sides of the pan, creating a ½ - 1 inch higher crust. You can use the bottom corners of a measuring cup, or even just your fingers, to help create the angles. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Make the Filling: In another bowl, whisk together the Lemon Filling ingredients until the mixture is fluffy. Pour the filling over the hot crust.
- Bake and Cool: It will be liquid, so when you place back in the oven be careful not to shake it around. Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Allow the lemon squares to cool completely, about 4 hours. This is key!
- Finish and Serve: Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and, if desired, a bit of sumac. Cut into small squares and serve. Enjoy!
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