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Simple Lime Bars
Simple Lime Bars with a soft top and a crunchy crust combine for a deliciously refreshing dessert.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
lime
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
people
Calories
263
kcal
Author
Kim Strawn
Ingredients
⅓
cup
butter (slightly softened)
¼
cup
sugar
1 ¼
cup
flour (I use unbleached)
2
eggs
¾
cup
sugar
3
T
flour (I use unbleached)
4
T
lime juice
¼
teaspoon
baking powder
Instructions
Mix butter, ¼ cup sugar and flour together (You can use your hands if it is easier!)
In an ungreased 8 inch pan, press the mixture on the bottom
Bake in a 375* oven for 12 minutes or until lightly browned
Remove from oven and set aside
For the filling, combine the eggs, ¾ cup sugar, 2 T flour, lime juice and baking powder. Using a hand mixer, mix until well combined
Pour filling over crust. Bake 15-17 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle top with powder sugar.
Nutrition
Calories:
263
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
42
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
61
mg
|
Sodium:
84
mg
|
Potassium:
60
mg
|
Sugar:
25
g
|
Vitamin A:
295
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.2
mg
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
1.2
mg