Citrus Bars

Name: Citrus Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
4 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

Directions

1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat until mixture forms a smooth dough. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
2

Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3

Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients; pour over baked crust.
4

Bake at 350° for 28 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.