Lemon Lime Bars

Name: Lemon Lime Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 12 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 14 teaspoon salt; 4 extra-large eggs, room temperature; 1 23 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (1-2 lemons); 12 tablespoon grated lime zest (1-2 limes); 23 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 23 cup all-purpose flour

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
12 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
14 teaspoon salt
4 extra-large eggs, room temperature
1 23 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (1-2 lemons)
12 tablespoon grated lime zest (1-2 limes)
23 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
23 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Line a 9x13 pan with foil, leaving an overhang around the edges.
2

Spray the foil.
3

Prepare the crust: Cream the butter and sugar until light.
4

Combine the flour and salt.
5

Add to the butter mixture until just mixed.
6

Dump onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball.
7

Flatten the dough and press it into the prepared pan, covering the bottom and a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.
8

Chill for 30 minutes.
9

Preheat oven to 350F Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
10

Allow to cool on a wire rack, leaving the oven on.
11

Prepare the filling: Whisk together the eggs, sugar, zests, juice, and flour.
12

Pour into the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set.
13

Let cool to room temperature.