let's have a fiesta - cookie bars
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
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2Beat eggs in a large bowl and add sugar, flour and baking powder - mix well. Add thawed margarita concentrate and lime zest. Mix well.
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Step 3Pour filling over the warm base and bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
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Step 4Cool 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.
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