Buttery Lemon Squares

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The title says it all. I ran across this yummy recipe in a booklet published by my local grocery store.

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Steps

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In a bowl with mixer , beat butter with 1 / 2 cup powdered sugar until mixture is smoothly blended.

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Add 2 cups flour to butter mixture.

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Beat until well mixed.

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Pat dough into a ball.

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Press evenly into a buttered and floured 9- by 13-inch pan.

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Bake in 350f oven until golden , about 20 minutes.

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While dough bakes , in a food processor or bowl with mixer , whirl granulated sugar , remaining 1 / 3 cup flour , baking powder , grated lemon peel , lemon juice , and eggs to blend.

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Pour onto hot crust.

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Bake until the lemon mixture is no longer runny in the center , 35 to 40 minutes.

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Remove from oven and dust with remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.

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Cool in pan on a rack.

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With a sharp knife , divide into 24 squares.

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Store in airtight container up to 2 days or can be frozen to store longer.

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Ingredients

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butter, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemons, rind of, lemon juice, eggs