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Bars: Lime Bars II




Source of Recipe


Alisa Bangerter
Ingredients:


1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

Method:
Mix together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter or margarine until crumbly and the mixture clings together. Spread the dough in and 8x8-inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. While the crust is baking prepare the topping layer:

Ingredients:


2 eggs

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 large lime)

1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest (opt.)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4-5 drops green food coloring

Method:
In a mixing bowl, slightly beat the eggs. Add the lime juice, zest, sugar, flour and food coloring. Mix well and pour the mixture over the hot baked crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool and cut into small squares.

Yield: 8-12 servings.


Note: Recipe can be doubled and made in a 9x13-inch baking dish.