Lemon Squares

A simple to make and very tasty dessert.

Crust:
8 Tbls	(1 stick) Butter
1/4 c	Confectioners Sugar
1 tsp	Grated Lemon Zest
1 c	Flour
	Pinch Salt
Filling:
2	eggs
2 Tbls	Flour
1 c	Sugar
3 Tbls	Lemon Juice
1 tsp	Grated Lemon Zest

Preheat oven to 350 and get out an 8" square baking pan

Crust: Beat butter and sugar together until blended. Add lemon zest, flour and salt. Mix thoroughly until it forms corse crumbs. Press into baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

Filling: Beat together all ingredients and pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes. Top should be dry and sligltly brown aroundthe edges. Do not overbake. The filling should be soft and custard like. Remove from oven and cool. Cut into 2" squares.

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