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Citrus Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 16
This recipe comes from the 13 Mar 07 issue of Woman's World, & looks too good [& tastes too good, too!] not to pass along. It is billed as a 'Lighten-Up! Recipe.' Preparation time does not include time needed to cool down.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (again)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Line 9 square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2 , then coat with cooking spray.
3. At medium speed, beat flour, sour cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar & butter until combined.
4. Press dough onto bottom of pan, & prick with fork.
5. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. At low speed, beat eggs, whites, juices, zest, baking powder & 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until combined.
7. Pour over warm crust.
8. Bake 40 minutes or until set.
9. Cool on wire rack, & if desired, sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before cutting into bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com