Neelys Lime Bars Food

NEELY'S LIME BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 by 13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
• To make the crust, combine the butter and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, and mix another minute until well combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, and pat out to an even thickness over the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, and cook on a baking rack.
• To make the topping, whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, and whisk until just combined, then whisk in the lime juice and zest. Pour the lime topping over the cooled crust, then bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
• Allow the bars to cool completely. Generously dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.

KEY LIME BAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
• Crust:.
• Combine butter and confectioner's sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on medium high for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, and mix one more minute, until well combined.
• Move the dough to the prepared cake pan. Pat out to an even thickness over the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, and cool on a baking rack.
• Topping:.
• Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the flour, and whisk until just combined, then whisk in the lime juice and zest. Pour the lime topping over the cooled crust, then bake for 25 more minutes, or until filling is set.
• Let the bars cool completely. Liberally dust with confectioner's sugar and cut into squares. For the neatest presentation, use a meta spatula to remove the bars from the pan.
• Leftovers will keep for 2-3 days at room temperature, or for up to a week in the fridge. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• The cookie crust dough can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, then wrapped in plastic and stored in the fridge. When you're ready to bake the bars, bring the dough to room temperature and pat out as described above.

LIME BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter 13x9inch baking pan. Combine 2 cups flour, butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, ground almonds, lime peel and salt in processor and process until moist clumps form. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Whisk sugar, eggs, lime juice, baking powder and remaining 1/4 cup flour in large bowl until well blended. Pour over hot crust. Bake until topping is set and lightly golden, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Sift additional powdered sugar over top. Cut into squares.