let's have a fiesta - cookie bars

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jul 19, 2019

A nice twist on traditional lemon bars.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield approximately 36 bars

Ingredients

  • BASE:
  • 1 1/4 cups a. p. flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup softened butter, unsalted
  • FILLING
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup a. p. flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup frozen margarita mix, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

How To Make let's have a fiesta - cookie bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the base layer ingredients and use your mixer or food processor until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until light brown.
  • Step 2
    Beat eggs in a large bowl and add sugar, flour and baking powder - mix well. Add thawed margarita concentrate and lime zest. Mix well.
  • Step 3
    Pour filling over the warm base and bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
  • Step 4
    Cool bars until completely cooled. Prior to serving, sprinkle the tops of the bars with the tablespoon of powdered sugar. Use a small sieve to ensure even coverage. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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