Karen's Lemon Squares

Who's Karen? She is a wonderful lady from my past. She was my mother's friend from LeLeche League way back in the early 60s. When my summer days were surrounded by six younger siblings and I wanted to escape, I'd ride my bike to Karen's house where I often found her in the kitchen making lemon squares. To this day, they are my go-to dessert!

Karen's Lemon Squares
Crust Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter, no substitutions, please!
• Grated lemon peel

Crust Directions:

1. Mix together and press into 8" x 8" pan.
   
2. Sprinkle grated lemon rind over top.
3. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 T. flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 3 T. lemon juice
• 2 eggs, beaten

Topping Directions:

1. Combine and pour over baked bottom for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
2. You can sprinkle more powdered sugar over the top, if you'd like.

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