ULTIMATE LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Oven rack in middle, oven to 350. Lightly grease 13 x 9 dish and line it with oversized, buttered parchment or aluminum foil. 2. Beat butter on medium speed. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat until ligt, 1-2 min. Reduce speed to low and beat in the flour. Pat the dough evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake 20 -25 min or until golden and baked through. 3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs just enough to break them up. Without overmixing, add sugar, then lemon juice and zest. As soon as the base is baked, pour the lemon topping over it and return the baking dish to the oven. Bake25-30 min, or until topping is set and firm. Cool on rack. 4. When completely cooled, remove by lifting parchment paper or foil and transfer to a work surface. Cut into 2" squares. May be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.