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Lime Bars

Lime Bars

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  • Total Time: 170 min
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour, stir, spoon & level
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup butter, cold, cut into 8 pieces

Filling
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour, stir, spoon & level
4 large eggs
2 tsp lime zest
⅔ cup fresh lime juice
green (+ yellow) food coloring

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Very lightly grease or line an 11×7-inch baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs 2-inches on both sides.
2-To make the crust: To make the crust: Combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Spread evenly, then press into prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3-Meanwhile make the filling: Meanwhile make the filling: Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the zest, lime juice, and a drop of green (+ yellow) food coloring, if desired. Mix until everything is smooth and combined.
4-Pour filling over hot crust and return: Pour filling over hot crust and return to oven to bake for an additional 18 to 20 minutes or until set. When done, the filling will no longer jiggle.
5-Let cool completely in the pan, about: Let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for 1-2 hours and serve cold. Lift bars out of pan with parchment paper for easy cutting and serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 232kcal
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 134mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg