Shortbread Lemon Bars

By smyth77

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 3/4 cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 2 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Topping:
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor combine all the first ingredients cutting in the butter. Process until mixture forms a ball. Pat into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 12 - 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile in a mixing bowl combine filling ingredients and mix well. pour over base. Bake for 14 - 16 minutes or until set and lightly browned. meanwhile in a bowl combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake 7 to 9 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight cut into bars and serve.