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Centennial Lemon Squares
Author/Submitted by: Jo Anne Merrill
Servings: 8
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
cup
powdered sugar 1/4
teaspoon
salt 1
cup
flour 1/2
cup
margarine 1
cup
sugar 1/2
teaspoon
baking powder 2
eggs 4
tablespoons
lemon juice
lemon rind,
grated
1
tablespoon
margarine
Directions:
1. Combine 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and flour; mix
well. Work in 1/2 cup margarine. Press mixture in 8-inch square pan.
2. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from
oven.
3. Combine the 1 cup regular sugar, baking powder and remaining 1/8
teaspoon salt. Blend in slightly beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
and lemon rind. Spread over baked mixture. Return to oven. Bake for 20
minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool completely.
4. Combine remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, remaining two
tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon margarine for glaze. Spread over
lemon mixture. Cut into squares to serve.
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