Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine – softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-1/3 cups flour
4 each eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
confectioner’s sugar
Preparation
Grease 9x13-inch pan well. Preheat oven to 350*F.
Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add 2 cups flour, beating until blended. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and foamy.
Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until thick and blended. Add lemon juice, remaining 1/3 cup flour, and baking powder; beat until thoroughly blended.
Pour lemon mixture over hot, baked crust and return to oven. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and custard is set.
Remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
