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Old-fashioned Lemon Squares

By: Blair Lonergan from The Seasoned Mom
Old-fashioned Lemon Squares

"This old-fashioned Lemon Squares recipe is easy to make from scratch with just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep! The sweet and tart lemon curd filling sits on top of a flaky, buttery shortbread crust for a simple and delicious treat. Serve the classic lemon bars at picnics, bridal showers, afternoon tea parties, or holiday dessert buffets. Everyone loves the fresh, bright citrus flavor! These lemon squares (or "lemon bars") are a classic, old-fashioned dessert that has been loved for generations. With layers of buttery shortbread crust, creamy lemon filling, and dusting of powdered sugar, the easy dessert bars look and taste fancy -- but they're so simple to make! Serve them for just about any special occasion, including Easter brunch, a bridal shower, baby shower, or just a casual summer picnic or Sunday supper. With just 10 minutes of hands-on prep, you can have a big tray of lemon squares made from scratch with just a handful of pantry staples! "

Yields24 bars

Preparation Time10 min

Chilling Time3 hr

Cooking Time45 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13 baking pan

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