Citrus Orange Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 1/2 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1/2 cup

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

3 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1

Orange , zested, juiced

1

Lemon , zested, juiced

3

Eggs

1 cup

Granulated Sugar

3/4 cup

Butter , chilled

1/2 tsp

Baking Powder

1/2 tsp

Salt

as needed

Non-Stick Baking Spray

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a 9x12-inch baking dish with foil (to make lifting out easy). Lightly spray the foil with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed) .

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups) and Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/2 cup) . Cut the cold Butter (3/4 cup) into small pieces.

Step 3

Add to the flour mixture and using a pastry cutter or the back of a fork, cut the butter until it is in pea-sized pieces. Halfway through, add 1/4 tsp zest of the Orange (1) and 1/4 tsp zest of the Lemon (1)

Step 4

Press the crust mix into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

While the crust is baking, in the same bowl, whip Eggs (3) on high for about 3 minutes until light and frothy.

Step 6

Reduce speed to low, and beat in the Granulated Sugar (1 cup) , remaining All-Purpose Flour (3 Tbsp) , Baking Powder (1/2 tsp) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , and 1/3 cup of combined orange and lemon juice.

Step 7

When combined, pour over the prepared crust. Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the filling is set.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and carefully lift the foil and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Let cool completely, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired, cut and serve. Enjoy!