Lemon-Lime Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 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 peel
• Confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime peel. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Press into greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and peel; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust.

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