Shelly's Recipe

Citrus Bars

Category: Bars

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp finely grated orange rind
4 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp powdered sugar
Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

Beat butter until creamy; add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat until mixture forms a smooth dough. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.

Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients; pour over baked crust. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.