Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars
Source of Recipe
TOH bb -- Linda -- ltlgranny Posted on: 9/21/2004
Recipe Introduction
Top off these sunny citrus bars with some freshly grated lemon peel.
36 bars.
List of Ingredients
ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter OR margarine, slightly softened
2 tblsps grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2-1/4 cups Gold Medal all purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
LEMON ICING:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsps light corn syrup
1 tsp lemon peel
3-4 tblsps lemon juice
Heat ovent o 325ºF (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 300ºF). Grease bottom & sides of 13" X 9" X 2" rectangular baking pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
In large bowl with elec mixer on low speed, beat sugars & butter until combined. On med speed, beat until light & fluffy. Stir in lemon peel & lemon juice. Stir in flour, cornstarch & salt; press dough in pan with floured fingers.
Bake 35-45 mins until top is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 mins. Spread with Lemon Icing; let stand 15 mins until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows X 6 rows.
LEMON ICING:
In med bowl with spoon, mix all ingredients until smooth & spreadable.
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