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Lemon-Lime Bars

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling YIELD: 4 dozen.
This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. 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. —Holly Wilkins, Lake Elmore, Vermont

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 4 large 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 zest
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, for filling, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust.
  • 4. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 88 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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