Lemon Squares I

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These bars are perfect on a hot summer day.

Submitted by Amanda Regis
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 lemon

  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

  2. To make crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of the flour, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth. Bake 15 minutes.

  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add the rind, along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, to the egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder over the mixture. Fold in the nuts and mix until well blended. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.

  4. Bake for another 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool before cutting.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
13g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.