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Lemon: Shortbread Lemon Bars

Source of Recipe

taste of home


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup cold butter

FILLING:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon baking powder

TOPPING:
16 ounces sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla


Recipe

In a food processor, combine flour, confectioner's sugar, and lemon and orange peel. Cut in butter until crumbly; process until mixture forms a ball. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350ºF for 12 to 14 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake 7 to 9 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving.Yield: 3 dozen