Lemon Squares

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is a recipe from Becel. Sounds delicious for the Holiday Season, and not hard to make -"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• BASE

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup becel margarine

• TOPPING

• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
• 1⁄3 cup lemon, jjuice
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. BASE: In a food processor, pulse together ingredients for the base, until well combined (or mix with hands). Press into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Bake in 325F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until just starting to lightly brown on edges. Let cool 10 miinutes.
3. TOPPING: Prepare topping in large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until frothy. Whisk in lemon rind and juice,
4. In small bowl, mix together flour and baking powder; stir into topping mixture. Pour mixture over base.
5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until just set in center,.
6. Let cool completely.
7. Makes 16 squares.