Lemon Almond Cranberry Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted
1 cup butter
Topping
4 large lemons
7 eggs
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups almonds, finely chopped
6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries

Preparation

For the crust: Combine all ingredients until crumbly.
Press firmly into a prepared 13\" x 9\" pan. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden.
For the topping: Reduce oven temperature to 325\u00b0F
Grate zest from two lemons.
Squeeze out 3/4 cup juice.
Beat eggs and sugar until light and slightly thickened.
Stir in zest, juice and remaining ingredients.
Mix well.
Pour over baked crust.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set and golden.
Cool completely, then cut into squares.