Lemon Squares

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided

1 stick butter or margarine, melted

1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar

4 eggs beaten

2 cups sugar

Combine 2 cups flour & 1/2 cup powdered sugar; add butter, mixing well. Press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 x 2" baking dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Combine eggs, sugar and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Beat well. Sift together 1/4 cup flour and baking powder in medium bowl; stir into egg mixture. Pour over baked crust. Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Sprinkle lightly with 10x sugar. cool, cut in l" squares.

If you like an icing, beat about 6 oz. of softened cream cheese and 3/4 to l cup powdered sugar; spread over squares.

Additional sifted powdered sugar for a topping if the icing is not made. Just sprinkle on top.