Lemon Squares I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View To make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour, and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. (15 minutes)

Recipe View While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Zest the lemon and add the zest to the egg mixture, along with 6 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the chopped walnuts. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the lemon mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when the pan is gently shaken. The top should be lightly golden. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. (60 minutes)