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Shortbread Lemon Bars
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is a fancy version of lemon squares - perfect for company.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
3/4 cup butter, cold
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons lemons, rind of, grated
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar and lemon and orange peel.
2. Cut in butter until crumbly; process until mixture forms a ball.
3. Pat into a greased 13X9 baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned.
5. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients; mix well.
6. Pour over hot crust.
7. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
8. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine topping ingredients.
9. Spread over filling.
10. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until topping is set.
11. Cool on a wire rack.
12. Refrigerate overnight.
13. Cut into bars just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com