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orange citrus bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
cheryl wu
Kent, WA

Delicious for the Summer!

(1 rating)
yield 2 dozen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For orange citrus bars

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

How To Make orange citrus bars

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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