Lemon-Lime Bars
Lemon and lime join together to create this creamy bar cookie recipe. Take a pan to your next potluck or tailgate party.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:
16 to 20 bars
Ingredients
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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4 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel, divided
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6 eggs
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2-1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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3/4 tsp. baking powder
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1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
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2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar
Directions
1.
Prepare Candied Citrus Slices or Strips, (see recipe), if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with heavy foil; set aside.
2.
For crust, in large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until crumbly. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel. Evenly press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, for filling, in medium bowl combine eggs, granulated sugar, remaining 1/2 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and nutmeg. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in remaining lemon peel and the lime peel. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20 minutes more or until edges are browned and center appears set. Remove to rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.
4.
To serve, sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar. Lift from pan using foil; cut into bars. Add Candied Citrus Slices or Strips, if desired. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days. Makes 16 to 20 bars.
Candied Citrus Slices
In large skillet combine 1/4 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar; bring to boiling. Add 2 lemons or 10 key limes, thinly sliced. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes or until just softened. Transfer to rack; cool.
Candied Citrus Strips
Cut strips of peel from 2 lemons or 2 limes. With spoon scrape away white pith. Cut into thin strips and cook in sugar mixture as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 307, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Total Sugar 36 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 3%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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These bars will last several days in the refrigerator in an airtight container but are best when fresh. The recipe can be doubled. The quantities for flour and butter are given by weight (ounces) and by volume (cups or tablespoons); use either measurement.
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