Lemon-Lime Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Lime Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; tsp. finely shredded lemon peel, divided; 6 eggs; 2-1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel; 2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
tsp. finely shredded lemon peel, divided
6 eggs
2-1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
2 Tbsp. sifted powdered sugar

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1. Prepare Candied Citrus slices or strips, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9x2pinch pan with heavy foil; set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, tsp. finely shredded lemon peel, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Lime 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.

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