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Key lime bars

Key lime bars
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Ingredients/Components

  • butter, softened - 1/2 c
  • sugar - 1/4 c
  • eggs - 2 item
  • chopped pecans - 1/4 c
  • baking powder - 1/4 tsp
  • all-purpose flour
  • powdered sugar
  • fresh Key lime juice - 3 Tbsp
  • grated Key lime peel - 1 item

How to make key lime bars:

Filling:3/4 c. sugar2 eggs2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour3 Tbsp. fresh Key lime juice1/4 tsp. baking powder Frosting:1 1/2 c. powdered sugar1 Tbsp. butter, softened2 Tbsp. fresh Key lime juice grated Key lime peel Heat oven to 350°. In small mixer bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often until mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press on bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile in small mixer bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Beat at low speed until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Pour filling over hot partially baked crust. Continue baking for 18 to 20 minutes or until filling is set.

In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Garnish with grated lime peel.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.

Rating:
Key lime bars
3.4
Average rating: 3.4 of 5, total votes: 5
Cook. Time: PT1H5M
Total Time: PT1H5M


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