Summery Lemon Lime Bars - YUM
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, divided
- 6 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
- 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
Details
Servings 16
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with heavy foil; set aside.
2. For crust, in large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until crumbly. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel. Evenly press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, in medium bowl combine eggs, granulated sugar, remaining 1/2 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and nutmeg. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in remaining lemon peel and the lime peel. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20 minutes more or until edges are browned and center appears set. Remove to rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.
4. To serve, sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar. Lift from pan using foil; cut into bars. Add Candied Citrus Slices or Strips, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days. Makes 16 to 20 bars.
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