Shortbread Lemon Bars

By á-2825

These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 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, cubed
• 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
• TOPPING:
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange peel. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.

Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned.

In a large bowl,combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned.

In a small 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. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.