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Two Easy Lemon Squares stacked on a blue plate and dusted generously with powdered sugar, showing the thick shortbread crust and bright yellow, set lemon filling.

Easy Lemon Squares

Bright, tangy lemon squares with a buttery shortbread crust — an easy, classic dessert that’s perfectly sweet and citrusy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
Lemon Filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  6. Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes until the filling is set.
  8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving for a classic finish.