Key Lime Bars

By june

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder, divided
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, confectioners's sugar, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until mixture is lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, juice, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Pour over hot crust. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.