Lemon Cream Cheese Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/3 c. confectioners sugar (extra to dust)
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. unsifted all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
3/4 tsp. baking powder
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease 9-inch pan.
In bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners sugar until fluffy. Mix in 1 cup flour.
Flour fingers.
Press dough in pan and bake for 20 minutes until set.
In bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, zest, 3 tablespoons flour, baking powder and lemon juice.
Pour over crust.
Bake for 25 minutes, until set.
Cut into squares. Dust with confectioners sugar.
Makes 25 squares.