Lucys Lemon Bars Recipes

LUCY'S LEMON SQUARES (PEANUTS COOKBOOK)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and powdered sugar into bowl. Blend in butter with clean fingertips till well mixed. Pat evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, zest and salt togeher. Pour over baked crust and return to oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
• 3. Cool completely on rack. Cut in squares. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
• Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

LUCY'S LEMON BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350*
• 2. Mix together flour, powdered sugar, and butter. Press firmly into 8x8 pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes till lightly golden brown.
• 3. Mix in another bowl, the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and baking powder. When crust is done.. pour mixture over the crust.
• 4. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. Then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet (otherwise known as a quarter sheet pan) with some cooking spray.
• In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or you can use a food processor), cream your butter with the sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy. Whisk the flour and salt in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Turn the mixer speed to low, add the flour into your butter and mix until just incorporated. (Make sure not to over-mix.) Turn the dough onto the baking sheet, flour your hands and press it out evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Pop in the fridge for an hour (or overnight) to chill.
• Pop the crust in the oven and bake until a light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• For the filling: While the crust is cooling, make your filling. Crack your eggs into a large bowl and add the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Whisk until combined. Pour into the crust and spread evenly. Put back in the oven and bake until the filling is completely set, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar and then cut into 20 to 24 squares to serve. Garnish with raspberries, if desired.