LEMON-LIME BARS

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This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon on a hot summer day. A gentleman made his way to the kitchen to compliment the cook who made them. -Holly Wilkins, Lake Elmore, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. , Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.