Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
sliced almonds (optional)
powdered sugar, sifted
seedless red raspberry preserves (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup sugar.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press onto bottom of 8×8 pan.
Bake 15-20 minutes or til edges are browned.
In medium bowl, combine eggs, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp flour, and baking powder.
Pour over hot crust.
Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.
Bake 18-20 minutes more or til set.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Drizzle with melted preserves, if desired.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 43 min.