Easiest recipe for lemon squares ever. They consist of a soft, tart lemon layer overtop of a shortbread crust. Easiest recipe ever, as long as you don't let the base cool before adding the topping (say for instance, if you decided to bake the crust and then go for a run before adding the topping... :S), it will make the crust soggy. I've misplaced my camera's memory card as of late so these lower quality pics from my cell will have to do.
- Base:
- 1/2 cup butter (add a little salt if using unsalted butter)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- Topping:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- icing sugar- to sprinkle on top (optional)
- Mix base together and press into a 9x9" pan
- Bake 15-20 min at 350F or until lightly golden
- Mix topping
- Pour over hot crust and bake for an additional 20-25 min
- Wait till squares cool to sprinkle icing sugar on top. If it's humid, wait until just prior to serving.
