Orange Squares

I am posting this recipe as I received it. I haven't tried this one yet, but I want to be able to find it when I get time to test it. Looks wonderful!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup  ground almonds
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1  tablespoon  fresh orange zest, divided
• 1  cup butter
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  orange extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

• Garnish

•  confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, almonds, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp orange zest.
3. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Press into bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, orange juice, and extract.
7. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder and add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine.
8. Pour over crust.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
10. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
11. Cut into squares to serve.