For the crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter
For the filling:
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
additional confectioners' sugar
Stir together flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture clings together. Pat into an ungreased 8-inch square pan; bake at 350 F. for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs in mixing bowl; add granulated sugar and lemon juice and beat until thick and smooth, 8-10 minutes. Stir together flour and baking powder;
add to egg mixture, blending until all ingredients are moistened. Pour egg mixture gently over baked crust layer. Bake at 350 F. for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. Sift additional confectioners' sugar over top. Cool completely; cut into 1-1/2-inch squares.
Note: Posted by Amy W. to the now-defunct Holiday Cookie Club at Epicurious.com
Lynn in Virginia Aug 31, 2006
Would make this again.
They were very hard to make. I was babysitting with a 12 and 9 year old and the 12 year old helped me make the squares. She is very brilliant at cooking. It was just hard for us. But in the end they turned out to be okay!
