Lemony Lime Squares
A double dose of citrus goes into a cherished classic . Though these bars require a
lot of ingredients, they are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 cup chopped pecans 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup light stick margarine, 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice cut into 4 pieces(about 2 medium limes)
(about 2 medium limes)2/3 c sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powderWhites of 2 large eggs2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugarEgg substitute equivalent to 1 egg
or 1 large egg
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, pecans, and margarine; beat with an electric mixer on medium until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly on bottom of baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in same bowl, beat remaining ingredients except confectioners' sugar on medium for about 2 minutes (mixture will be thin). Pour over hot crust.
Bake for 20 30 23 minutes, or until topping is set (mixture doesn't giggle when gently shaken). Let cool on a cooling rack for 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Dust with confectioner's sugar just before serving.
