LIMONCELLO LEMON BARS

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Tart and tangy lemon bars are given a grown-up taste courtesy of Limoncello.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar plus additional as desired for sprinkling
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, if desired
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup Limoncello
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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