Key Lime Bars

By sheilaolim

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup Key lime juice
• Powdered sugar
• Garnish: lime zest

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat just until a smooth dough is formed. Press into a lightly greased, foil-lined 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, remaining 1/3 cup flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; pour over baked crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely in pan; chill, if desired. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.