orange citrus bars

Kent, WA
Updated on Aug 17, 2011

Delicious for the Summer!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 - orange, zested
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 4 - large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
  • ORANGE CITRUS GLAZE
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup orange, zested

How To Make orange citrus bars

  • Step 1
    Crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Step 2
    Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and juice until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder, stirring to combine. Sprinkle in some orange zest.
  • Step 3
    Pour into hot baked crust, and bake 25 minutes, or until set. Cool the lemon bars, so you may top with orange citrus glaze.
  • Step 4
    For the Orange-Citrus Glaze: Add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice together, so that it combines to make a nice creamy glaze sauce consistency. Add orange zest. When all ingredients are mixed well, pour onto the citrus bars.

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