Glazed Lemon Squares

Bottom Layer:

1 cup/250 mL flour
1/4 cup/60 mL powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon/0.6 mL salt
1/8 teaspoon/0.6 mL Watkins Nutmeg
1/2 cup/60 mL butter or margarine

Middle Layer:

1/2 cup/125 mL granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons/30 mL Watkins Lemon Dessert Mix
1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL Watkins Baking Powder
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 Tablespoons/30 mL water

Glaze:

1/2 cup/125 mL powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL Watkins Lemon Extract
1 Tablespoon/15 mL melted butter
1/2 to 1 Tablespoon/7.5 to 15 mL water

Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt and nutmeg in mixing bowl.  Cut in butter until mixture forms a soft dough.  Press into a greased 8 x 8 inch/20 x 20 cm baking pan.   Bake at 325F/ 170C for 15 minutes.  Mix sugar, Lemon Dessert Mix, baking powder, eggs and 2 Tablespoons/30 mL water;  spread over baked layer.  Return to oven and bake about 25 minutes.  Cool. 

To make Lemon Glaze, blend remaining ingredients until smooth.   Spread glaze over baked layers, cut into squares.  Makes about 2-1/2 dozen bars.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:  Calories 80, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrates 10 g, Sodium 25 mg, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Dietary Fiber 0 g.

This delicious recipe was published in a Watkins catalog.   For maximum flavor and quality, prepare only with Watkins high quality ingredients as indicated.

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