Zesty Lime Bars
Enjoy the refreshing burst of citrus flavor in every bite of these zesty lime bars. A perfect balance between sweet and tangy, these bars are sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Zesty Lime Bars | |
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| 1 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup granulated sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 2 | teaspoons lime zest |
| 2 | tablespoons lime juice |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 | cup butter or margarine, softened |
| 1 | tablespoon powdered sugar |
| 2 | green food coloring |
| salt | |
Instructions
Preparation of the Base | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar. |
| 3. | Press the mixture into an ungreased 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inch baking pan, creating 1/2-inch edges. |
| 4. | Bake for 20 minutes. |
Preparation of the Lime Topping | |
| 1. | In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, flour, lime zest, lime juice, baking powder, salt, and green food coloring until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). |
| 2. | Pour the lime mixture over the baked layer. |
| 3. | Bake until no indentation remains when touched in the center, about 25 minutes. |
| 4. | Allow to cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. |
| 5. | Cut into 1-inch squares and serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 593.1 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 25.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 85.3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 57.7 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița