ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars image

Provided by grandma2969

Time 55m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

heat oven to 325* -- grease bottom and side of a 13x9 pan -- with crisco.set aside.
beat sugars and butter in large mixing bowl -- until combined.
beat on medium speed until light and fluffy --
stir in lemon zest and lemon juice --
stir in flour, cornstarch, and salt.
press dough in pan -- with floured fingers.
bake 35-45 minutes or top is lightly golden brown --
cool completely in pan on wire rack for about 45 minutes.
spread with lemon icing -- let stand 15 minutes.until set.
for bars, cut into 6x6 rows.
to prepare LEMON ICING:.
mix all ingredients in medium bowl with spoon until smooth and spreadable.