Classic Lemon Squares
There is something about the tangy sweetness of Classic Lemon Squares that really bring back memories of my childhood. This is one of the recipes that I would pull out of my mom's recipe box as a teenager, and I now make them for my family. My husband thinks they are the best lemon bars ever! They are simple enough to make that you can let the kids join in too. My children love to press the crust dough into the pan.For the Crust 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1 Tbs freshly grated lemon zest, or 2 tsp dehydrated lemon zest reconstituted 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour For the Filling 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 eggs, beaten slightly 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder For the Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbs butter 2 Tbs lemon juice, fresh is best but bottled is just fine
Preheat the oven to 350º. To make the crust: with your  , pulsing until an even crumbly mixture is formed. The dough will resemble crumb topping for a pie or streusel. Evenly press crust dough into the bottom of a foil lined 13 x 9 inch baking pan; bake for approximately 17 minutes.
To make the filling: In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder, stirring to combine evenly. In a medium bowl, beat to combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, lemon zest and the slightly beaten eggs. Stir in the flour/baking powder mixture, stirring only until combined. Spread filling mixture over the baked crust. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes. While the filling is baking, you need to prepare the glaze. The glaze must be poured over the baked filling immediately after it comes out of the oven.
To make the glaze: In a small bowl, blend approximately 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar into 1 Tbs butter. Add lemon juice and then the remaining powdered sugar. Stir the glaze well to remove any lumps. Drizzle the glaze over the hot lemon filling. Cool the Classic Lemon Squares in the pan placed on a wire cooling rack Store the Classic Lemon Squares in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, do not chill.
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