Lemon-Lime Bars

Name: Lemon-Lime Bars
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; 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

12 ingredients

4 steps

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
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. 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, 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.