Lemon Almond Cranberry Squares

Submitted by Belloo

"A very lemony and delicious square."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup icing sugar
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 4 large lemons
• 7 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄4 cups ground almonds
• 3⁄4 cup craisins

directions

1. CRUST: Combine 2 cups flour, icing sugar and 1 cup butter or margarine until crumbly.
2. Press firmly into a greased 13 x 9 inch cake pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until light golden.
4. TOPPING: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Grate rind from 2 lemons. Squeeze out 3/4 cup juice.
5. Beat eggs and sugar until light and thickened.
6. Stir in rind, juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour over baked crust.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until set and golden.
8. Cool then cut into squares.