A lemony strawberry squares!

Step 1: Ingredients and Method

1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature (or margarine)

1 1/2 c sugar

4 eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tsp lemon essence or a couple drop lemon oil for example from Loran (omit if you don't like)

2 c flour

Canned strawberry pie filling, as needed

Grease a rectangular pyrex (or rectangular baking pan) and preheat oven to 350 F

On medium speed, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and lemon essences. Add the flour and mix thoroughly.

Spread batter evenly into pyrex and with a knife score squares as shown. Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then slice into squares.

Enjoy~