Margarita Bars

Name: Margarita Bars
Ingredients: Crust; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; Filling; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup frozen margarita mix concentrate, thawed; 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest; powdered sugar

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

Crust
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
Filling
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup frozen margarita mix concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
powdered sugar

Directions

1

In a big mixing bowl, add all the crust ingredients; mix on low speed until crumbly.
2

Flour your hands/fingers; press mixture firmly in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
3

Bake at 350-° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a light golden brown.
4

In another bowl, beat eggs.
5

Add sugar, flour, and baking powder; stir to blend.
6

Add in margarita mix and lime peel; stir to blend.
7

Take crust out of the oven.
8

Pour filling over the warm crust; place back in the oven.
9

Bake 18-22 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
10

Let cool until completely cooled.
11

Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over the top; cut into bars.