Raspberry Citrus Bars
Dress up the all-time favorite lemon bar recipe with fresh raspberries. A quick dusting of powdered sugar is all the embellishment these bars need.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
Makes about 30.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 eggs
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1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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2 tablespoons finely shredded orange peel
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries and/or blueberries
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Powdered sugar
Directions
1.
For crust, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the 3/4 cup powdered sugar; beat until combined, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the 2 cups flour; beat until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
2.
Meanwhile, for filling, combine eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, orange peel, the 1/4 cup flour, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer until combined. Sprinkle berries over crust. Pour filling over berries, arranging berries evenly with a spoon.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown and filling is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 30.
Make-Ahead Tip
Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Or, place cut bars in a storage container or freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information
Calories 149, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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