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Shortbread Lemon Bars

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon baking powder

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TOPPING:
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and
lemon and orange peel. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly;
process until mixture forms a ball. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set
and the edges are lightly browned. In a large mixing bowl,combine
all the filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over hot crust. Bake for
14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned. In a bowl, combine

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Shortbread Lemon Bars

topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or
until topping is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut
into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 3 dozen.

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