Chewy sweet lemon-filled squares dusted with powdered sugar

1 C softened butter
1/2 C icing sugar
2 1/3 C flour
4 eggs
2 C sugar
1 tsp. lemon peel
1/3 C lemon juice
1 tsp. baking powder
3 TBSP icing sugar, optional

1. Beat butter with 1/2 C icing sugar until creamy.

2. Add 2 C flour; blend in. Press into well greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

3. In meantime, beat eggs until light. Add peel, juice, 1/3 C flour and baking powder. Beat until thoroughly blended. If you let this sit, blend again before pouring over hot crust.

4. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes more or until golden.

5. Sprinkle evenly with 3 TBSP icing sugar if desired. Let cool, cut.

This recipe and photos were submitted by guest chef Lindsey Sorgard.