Best Lemon Squares

Years ago, I was tipped off that my then future mother-in-law loved lemon squares. Since she wasn’t too fond of me and I happened to have the ability to make a pretty bomb lemon square, I decided to bring her some to try to show my sincere affection and desire to be welcomed into the family. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law’s bare tolerance of me stemmed from far deeper-rooted issues that were completely outside of my control. (Namely, her animosity toward her own son who refused to live under her thumb.) I believe the fact that I make the best lemon squares ever only added fuel to her fire. Oh well, that’s fewer family functions I have to drag my kids to and paste on my happy face. Aside from wanting to dazzle your in-laws, I have another solid reason you need to make these bars. I won first place at a Christmas baking competition with these summery, fruity lemon squares. I have no idea what possessed me to make such a dessert for a Christmas baking competition, but that tells you just how good it is. My mother-in-law should have been totally won over.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet