Lemon Squares Recipe
I found this recipe tucked inside one of my mom’s old recipe books from the 1960’s. It was handwritten on a thin ,yellowed piece of paper and dotted with stains (probably lemon juice). She made the best lemon squares—-I hope you enjoy them as much as I used to when I was a kid!
For the crust:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
Blend the above ingredients and press into a 9X9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees (f) for 20 minutes.
While baking, mix the following together for the topping:
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons flour
Pour the mixture over the top of the baked crust layer. Bake at 350 degrees (f) for 25 minutes, cool and cut into bars.
Note: You can reserve some of the crust mixture and sprinkle it over the top of the filling.
If you want more bars, double the ingredients and cook in a 13X9 pan.
Hi, I just finished your book “A Zen for Murder” and I liked it. I had to smile when you mentioned that Dom had sent to Boston for his pastries as I have just ordered some food from Massachusetts that I can’t get here in Texas. Will there be another Blackmoore sister Book. Thanks. Lillian
Hi Lillian – that’s too funny! Looks like you and Dom might shop at the same eateries. I’m working on a Blackmoore sisters book right now – it should be out sometime in January.
Your books definitely make me smile! I just finished a run on all of the Blackmoore Sister’s books and have started back on your latest Mooseamuck Island Cozy Mysteries. I first came across “A Zen for Murder” and after reading that, got a hold of you Cozy Mystery Collection which has lead me to where I am now. I have a few of the Lexy Baker books I have yet to get to. You amaze me with the number of books you have written and I love all that I have read so far!!
Thank you so much, Jane!!!