RECIPE FOR LEMON SQUARES WITH SHORTBREAD BASE RECIPES

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LEMON SHORTBREAD SQUARES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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During the Christmas season, I keep homemade cookies available in my office to share with co-workers. These easy-to-prepare squares always get rave reviews.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 16 squares.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour. Mix until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Stir in lemon zest if desired. , Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Score with a sharp knife into 16 squares. Prick each square twice with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans; press firmly into dough. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and pecans are toasted. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut along scored lines. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, FatContent 10g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 19mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 73mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

LEMON BARS I RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



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Lemon bars on a shortbread base.

Provided by Sallie

Categories     Desserts    Fruit Desserts    Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
? cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make Bottom Layer: Mix one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Melt the butter and stir into flour mixture.
  • Press flat and even into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • While baking, make the top layer: Mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the baking powder.
  • Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and rind, mix again.
  • Pour over bottom layer; Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool a little, cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, CarbohydrateContent 24 g, CholesterolContent 30.9 mg, FatContent 3.6 g, FiberContent 0.3 g, ProteinContent 1.7 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, SodiumContent 44.7 mg, SugarContent 16.9 g

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