Shortbread Lemon Bars

Name: Shortbread Lemon Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; FILLING:; 4 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon baking powder; TOPPING:; 2 cups sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

3 dozen

I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling.
Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 172 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Shortbread Lemon Bars

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