Perfect Lemon Squares

I think I have found the perfect lemon square recipe! Some recipes require multiple layers, eggs whites, and all sorts of complicated things. But this version is simple and easy to make, takes no time at all, and has a perfect balance between filling and shortbread base. I found this one at http://allrecipes.com/, but I changed a few things around. I will definitely be saving this recipe! See my version below:

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 lemons, juiced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. When fully cooled, sprinkle with icing sugar for extra sweetness.