Citrus Bars From My Great Recipe Cards

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These melt-in-your-mouth citrus bars are perfect for morning coffees or pot-luck meals when just a small taste of something rich and tart is desired. these bars are easy to pack in a lunch box for an added treat.

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Steps

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Combine 2 cups flour and powdered sugar.

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Cut in butter until mixture begins to cling together.

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Press into a 9 by 13 inch pan.

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Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Beat together the eggs , sugar , lemon and orange juice , and lemon peel.

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Stir in remaining 1 / 4 cup flour and baking powder , mixing together.

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Pour over baked crust.

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Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

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When cool , sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Cut into small bars.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, butter, eggs, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon peel, baking powder