LIME BARS

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Even if your cookie cache is already full,you have to stuff in a batch of lime bars. Shortcake crust is tender and buttery-good. The topping has a delicate lime essence that is much more refined than lemon bars.

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48-72 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 dash salt
1/3 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar; cut in butter.
  • Press into 13x9" pan.
  • Bake 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs on high till pale yellow.
  • Gradually add sugar and salt and lime juice.
  • Continue beating on high.
  • Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake another 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with more powdered sugar. Cool and cut into bars.
  • Makes 4 1/2 dozen.
  • NOTE- You may add 2 drops of green food coloring to egg mixture for that lime green color -- .

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