lime squares

Name: Lime Squares
Yield: 24
Ingredients: ## CRUST:; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar, (i have also done this using powdered sugar); ## FILLING:; 4 - eggs; pinch(es) salt; 2 cup(s) sugar; 6 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 - drops green food coloring

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Susan Magness

Cleburne, TX

Updated on Aug 19, 2012

These fruit little squares are a sweet,and easy dessert to bring along for potlucks and BBQ's. Yet elegant enough for bridle showers, weddings and teas.

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yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar, (i have also done this using powdered sugar)
FILLING:
4 - eggs
pinch salt
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 - drops green food coloring

How To Make lime squares

Step 1

Mix first 3 ingredients and press into 9x13inch pan. Bake 18 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 2

Beat eggs, add remaining ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake 22 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top after baking.
Step 3

Allow squares to cool filling will firm up as they cool. Cut into squares with completely cool.
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