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- December 14, 2005
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Ultimate Lemon Squares
Makes 24 to 36 bars
These lemon bars are agreeably sweet without being cloying.
Adapted from "Cookies Unlimited," by Nick Malgieri (Harper Collins,
2000).
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for
the baking dish
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for finishing
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons lemon juice
Set an oven rack on the middle level and preheat the oven to 350
degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and line it with
oversized, buttered parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter. Add the ...