Lemon Squares I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg whites, beaten
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/3 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind

Preparation

Beat egg whites until soft mounds are formed.
Add the powdered sugar gradually.
Beat until stiff; set aside.
Cream butter and sugar well.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately with lemon juice, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Add lemon rind and pecans.
Gently fold in beaten egg whites and pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Frost while still warm; sprinkle with chopped pecans.