Simple Lemon Squares
These Simple Lemon Squares as pretty as they are delicious! With a buttery shortbread crust, delicious lemon filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar make these lemon squares as pretty as they are delicious! You might also like our Lemon Shortcake Dessert Cups.
Servings 16
Baking Temp 350°F
Equipment
- 8x8 baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Making the Simple Lemon Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix 1 cup flour, butter, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl with a pastry cutter or wooden spoon.
- Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press mixture evenly into the bottom and about ½-inch up the sides of an ungreased 8x8 pan.
- Bake this for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and no indentation remains when touched lightly with a finger.
- Sprinkle with more powdered sugar, then let stand until cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.
- Serve room-temperature or chilled.