Lemon Lime Bars - Wow!

By Addie

I found this recipe in Country Magazine, submitted by a lady named Holly Wilkins from Lake Elmore, VT. All I can say is WOW! Thank you Holly! I made these with the full intention of sharing, but when my family tried them-it was LOVE!

They refused to let me share any at work! They lasted ONE DAY with my family of THREE. They're absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! Worth the time it takes to grate the peels and all. Delicious!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• FILLING:
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• Confectioner's sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Add lime peel; mix well.

Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake at 350º for 13-15 mins or just til edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine the flour ad baking powder. Add to egg mixture with lemon juice and peel; beat until frothy.

Pour over hot crust. Bake for 20-25 mins or til light golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the fridge.
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REVIEWS:

The crust was just as thick as the lemon layer. I personally prefer more filling.

I make this recipe all the time. It is very delicious, light and reminds us of lemon meringue pie, my husband favorite.

Wow! These are fantastic! I thought the crust was a little too buttery, so next time I will probably use less butter or maybe more flour. I also did not put the lime peel in the crust, but I did put the lemon zest in the filling. I like them best when they are cold. Wonderful!!

This recipe is so good!!! I highly recommend making this recipe!!

Great recipe! I am baking it for my second time.it's very yummy and I am sharing it with all my friends!