Lime Cooler Bars

desserts

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Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided

½ cup confectioners’ sugar

¾ cup cold butter, cubed

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

½ cup lime juice

½ teaspoon grated lime peel

½ teaspoon baking powder

Additional confectioners’ sugar

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, lime juice and peel until frothy. Combine the baking powder with remaining flour; whisk in egg mixture. Pour over crust.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares.