Lemon-Lime Bars

This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests.

Prep time:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 1,000

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated limes zest
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 large eggs, room temperature
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:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, 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.

Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Source: tasteofhome.com


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