Lemon Squares

Well after my first attempt at lemon squares (see below) I was rather disappointed. I've been rather busy with other things, so cooking took it's comfortable place on the back burner. However, so 'other things' coming to a head (see Orkney Adventures soon for more..) I decided to take a weekend to visit family and cooking happened!  So it was high time to try again.

I was given the recipe from a friend, who found it online. When I figure out what website, I'll post the link.

Lemon Squares

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups flour

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 lemons, juiced

Method:
Pre-heat oven to 350 F

Base: blend together softened butter, 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until firm and golden.

Lemon layer:  while the base is baking, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour, then whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. When base is ready, pour lemon mixture over base. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Optional: whisk in some lemon zest. Could also sift some icing sugar on top when fully cool.  Also an option = making lime bars - same recipe but with lime juice.

Reception:
HUGE HIT!!! They were devoured!  I enjoyed them and found them better on the second day. I am contemplating making them again with slightly less sugar in the lemon layer - to test out the tartness levels. But this recipe is definitely a hit. 

Lemon Squares!