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Creamy Lemon Squares
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 16
These are very tasty and would be a good treat for the holidays or anytime your in the mood for lemon. Enjoy
Ingredients:
20 nilla wafers, finely crushed
1/4 c.firmly packed brown sugar
1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
3 t. grated lemon peel
1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. cold margarine
1 c. granulated sugar
2 t. flour
1/4 c.fresh lemon juice
2 t. powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line 8 inch square baking pan with foil; extends ends over sides of
3. pan; set aside.
4. In medium bowl combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 c. flour, and brown sugar. Cut in margarine with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; firmly press into bottom of pan; bake 15 mins.
5. Meanwhile beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer on medium speed until well blended.
6. Add eggs and 2 T. flour; mix well.
7. Blend in 1 T. of lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
8. Bake 25 to 28 mins. or until center is set. Cool completely.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with remaining lemon peel.
11. Lift square from pan using foil; just before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in refrigerate.
By RecipeOfHealth.com