Best Lemon Squares

Name: Best Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cold butter; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup lemon juice, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste; confectioners' sugar for dusting

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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones hoping one would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. This recipe is for the best lemon squares out there.

Submitted by beth

Updated on February 3, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 (9x13-inch) dish

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cooking spray

Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Custard:

2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, or to taste (Optional)
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Completely cool lemon squares; dust top with confectioners' sugar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
17g	Fat
58g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 163mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 59mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Best Lemon Squares

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