The combination of the fresh citrus flavor and sugary cookie make for a delightful treat!

Created by:  Frances Pelayo

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 ½ sticks butter, softened
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups sugar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 4 eggs
• Grated rind from 1 lemon
• 1 TBS flour
• ½ tsp baking powder

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl blend flour butter, and salt at medium speed until smooth
2. Add powdered sugar
3. Place ingredients into a greased and floured 9” x 12” baking pan, pressing to form a crust
4. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes, won’t appear fully baked yet
5. In a mixing bowl blend remaining ingredients until smooth
6. Pour into crust and bake 20-25 minutes at 350°
7. Remove and cool, dust with powdered sugar, cut into serving pieces

Makes about 48 cookies