Crust:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tbs. regular stick margarine or butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbs. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbs. powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
To prepare the crust, beat 1/4 cup sugar with the margarine or butter at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of flour to the sugar mixture, beating at medium-low speed until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and set on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the filling.
To prepare the filling, beat the eggs at medium speed until foamy. Add the granulated sugar, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well blended and then pour the mixture over the partially baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Sift the powdered sugar evenly over top. Cut into 16 squares. One square is 3 points.