LEMON SQUARES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 c. flour
1/2 c. softened butter
1/4 c. powered sugar

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/4 t. baking power
1/4 t. salt
2 T. lemon juice

Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press evenly in ungreased 8X8 inch baking pan, building up 1/2 inch at the edges. Bake 20 minutes.

With mixer beat remaining ingredients until and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over hot crust. Bake about 25 minutes longer, until the center is firm. When cool cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Option: Add 2 T. grated lemon peel to the lemon batter