Easy Lemon Squares

What’s greater than citrusy sweet filling on top of a rich, dense crust? My mom once went through a phase where she bought lemons like crazy, and because they keep well in the fridge, I’ve tasted about 5 different lemon squares over mere weeks. Now it’s my turn! This recipe is from the cookbook Best of Cooking Light (I absolutely ADORE every recipe in this book) and you guessed it, these are LIGHT lemon squares just as they are EASY (only 118 calories per square!) I can be a bit of a health nut, so any dessert this good under the category “light” is a perfect dessert!

Easy Lemon Squares makes 16 squares

Crust:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour

Filling:

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8”x8” square pan.

For the crust, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat butter with sugar on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, gradually add flour, beating until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press mixture into the baking pan, and pat down with bottom of a measuring cup. Bake for 15 min, and cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, to make the filling, beat eggs on medium speed until foamy. Add sugar and next 5 ingredients and beat until well blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 min until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 squares and sift powdered sugar on top before serving! :)