On days when your sweet tooth is calling out for a sweet treat, but you think you have nothing to satisfy it, these Lemon Squares are the perfect thing! They are easy to whip up and the ingredients are common in most households. The Lemon Squares are also super delicious with a cup of coffee for a great afternoon treat. Equally, they are perfect for parties, get-togethers and holidays! With just the right amount of tart, combined with sweetness, everyone will want the recipe!
Lemon Squares give you just the right amount of sweetness for an after dinner dessert too! They make the perfect ending for a scrumptious meal. However, we know not everyone is a lemon fan. Maybe you prefer strawberries? Check out our easy and yummy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle!
First, check out how easy these Lemon Squares are to make!
Easy Delicious Lemon Squares
Ingredients:
1 cup softened butter
2 cups granulated sugar (divided 1/2 cup and 1 1/2 cups)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided 2 cups and 1/4 cup)
4 eggs, room temperature
juice of 2 lemons
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and softened butter in a medium bowl.
Mix until well blended. Mixture will be crumbly.
Using an ungreased 9″x13″ baking pan, press the mixture into the bottom.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
While the crust is baking, mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup of flour together.
Whisk the eggs.
Juice the 2 lemons using a small strainer to collect the seeds.
Whisk egg and lemon juice together and then stir into the flour and sugar mixture.
Pour mixture over the baked crust and bake for another 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool. They will become more firm as the do.
Once cooled, cut into even squares and sprinkle with powered sugar.
Serve and enjoy!
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar (divided ½ cup and 1½ cups)
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided 2 cups and ¼ cup)
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- juice of 2 lemons
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, and softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Mix until well blended. Mixture will be crumbly.
- Using an ungreased 9"x13" baking pan, press the mixture into the bottom.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, mix the remaining 1½ cups sugar and ¼ cup of flour together.
- Whisk the eggs.
- Juice the 2 lemons using a small strainer to drain and collect the seeds.
- Whisk egg and lemon juice together and then stir into the flour and sugar mixture.
- Pour mixture over the baked crust and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. They will become more firm as the do.
- Once cooled, cut into even squares and sprinkle with powered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
