Lime Squares
For an extra special treat, make these with key limes when you find them on sale at your local market.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbs flour
2 tsp lime zest
2 tbs lime juice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2-3 drops green food coloring
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Mix flour,butter and powdered sugar.
3. Press into ungreased square baking pan, building up 1/2 inch edges.
4. Bake 20 minutes.
5. Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then pour over baked layer.
6. Bake an additional 25 minutes.
7. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Serves: 9