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Lemon-Lime Bars Recipe

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I baked these bars for a luncheon on a hot summer day. A gentleman made his way to the kitchen to compliment the cook who made them.

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Lemon-Lime Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 48 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime peel. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and peel; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 88 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Lime Bars in Country August/September 2004, p49

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2013 by kellyAW

This is now one of my favorite recipes. Will defenitly make it again, and again,

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by calicocatz@hotmail.com

The crust was just as thick as the lemon layer. I personally prefer more filling.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by misscleocat

I make this recipe all the time. It is very delicious, light and reminds us of lemon meringue pie, my husband favorite.

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by pohl1959

Wow! These are fantastic! I thought the crust was a little too buttery, so next time I will probably use less butter or maybe more flour. I also did not put the lime peel in the crust, but I did put the lemon zest in the filling. I like them best when they are cold. Wonderful!!

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by tjmocker

This recipe is so good!!! I highly recommend making this recipe!!

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by larra

Great recipe! I am baking it for my second time.it's very yummy and I am sharing it with all my freinds!