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Shortbread Lemon Bars




Source of Recipe


Source: Taste of Home magazine


List of Ingredients




For the Bars:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

3/4 cup cold butter or margarine


For the Filling:

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1 teaspoon baking powder


For the Topping:

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract



Recipe



In a food processor, combine flour, confectioners' 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 350 degrees F for 12-14 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 14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned.


Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving.