Lemon Squares

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (more to make more tart)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (but no more)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. Add the 1/4 cup sugar, beat until combined
3. Beat in the 1 cup flour slowly, until crumbly
4. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 baking pan
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven 15 minutes, or until just golden
6. Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, combine eggs, the 3/4 cup sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder. Beat 2 minutes, or until combined.
7. Pour filling over the baked layer. Bake 20 minutes more, or until lightly browned around edges, and center is set.
8. Cool on a wire rack, and dust with powdered sugar.
9. Cut into squares.
10. Eat.
11. Duh.

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