Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Crispy Lemon Bars

My mom recently had these delicious bars at her church luncheon and loved them. I'm making them Friday. You can too.


3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal


Filling:

4 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Confectioners' sugar


In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until crumbly.

Stir in cereal. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, coconut, juices, flour and peels until frothy. Pour over the hot crust.

Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into bars.

Store in the refrigerator.