Lemon Shortbread Squares

lemonshortbread
Servings 16-20 squares

Ingredients

  1. For the shortbread base:
  2. 1 1/2 cups flour
  3. 1/2 cup icing sugar
  4. 3/4 cup butter, cut into cubes and warmed to room temperature
  5. For the lemon filling:
  6. 4 large eggs, beaten
  7. 1 1/2 cups sugar
  8. 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  9. 1/2 cup flour