Lemon Squares Lemon Bar Cookies

Wonderful bar-like cookies that form a crunchy layer on the bottom and a chewy layer on top. They are delicious! They were originally called

Preheat oven to 350f.

Blend the butter , flour , powdered sugar and lemon peel.

Spread in a 9 x 9 inch ungreased pan.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Combine the rest of the ingredients , , and pour over the baked mixture.

Bake an additional 30 minutes.

Sprinkle powdered sugar of the top when out of the oven.

Loosen the sides with the sharp point of a knife.

Let the cake cool and then cut it into squares.

These can be refrigerated , but should be removed about 1 / 2 hour before serving to bring to room temperature.

butter, flour, powdered sugar, lemon, rind of, eggs, salt, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice