Lemon Mardi Gras Squares - Mid-Century Menu

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups sifted flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
• ½ cup plus 1/4 cup pecans
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp cream