Creamy Lemon Squares

Ingredients:

For the Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling:
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25–30 minutes
Time Preparation and Cooking

Directions:
1/ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2/ In a medium bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
3/ Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
4/ Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
5/ In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
6/ Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
7/ Bake for an additional 15–18 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden around the edges.
8/ Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
9/ Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

These lemon squares are perfectly tart, creamy, and irresistible! Enjoy every bite!