Citrus Bars Recipe

Name: Citrus Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
4 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat until mixture forms a smooth dough. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
3
Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients; pour over baked crust.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 28 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Citrus Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Bars

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