 
 Recipe
   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.
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour | 
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| 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 | 
| 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. | 
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