Shortbread Lemon Bars

By lbgtdep

Yield: 3 Dozen.
Reviews..
i added another 1/3 cup of sugar to the sour cream mix and it was super yummy.

I baked the lemon bars last week and my family agreed these are the best! I fallow the previous reviews and I use 1/12 cups of sugar. Just perfect!

Ingredients

• For the Bars:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
• For the Filling:
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• For the Topping:
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange peel. Cut in butter until crumbly; process until mixture forms a ball.


Pat into a greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned.


Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned.


Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving.