LIME COOLER BARS

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From Ottawa, Kansas, Dorothy Anderson shares a family favorite that's guaranteed to get thumbs-up approval from your gang, too. Lime juice puts a tangy twist on these tantalizing bars, offering a burst of citrus flavor in every mouthwatering bite.-Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, lime juice and zest until frothy. Combine the baking powder and remaining flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour over hot crust. , Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.