It’s the infamous Lemon Bars & Lemon squares! As seen in who knows how many community cookbooks over the years. This variation came from The Wanderers: Assumption Church Folk Group 1984.
No discussion or posting of a recipe variation can happen without a callout to Just Hood who originally posted on reddit.
Baker Family Lemon Bars
Cookie
- ½ lb. butter (softened)
- ½ cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 cup flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- 2 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp. flour
- 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
- confectioner's sugar
Cookie base
Blend together and press into 10"x14" pan.
Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes.
Topping
Mix and pour over baked mixture.
Return to oven and bake at 325° F for 25 minutes.
Cool, cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar

