Key Lime Bars

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup butter softened
• 4 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2.3 cups flour all-purpose divided
• 0.8 cup key lime juice 
• 100 servings lime zest 
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
• 100 servings powdered sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1.8 cups sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• baking pan
• hand mixer
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat just until a smooth dough is formed. Press into a lightly greased, foil-lined 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, remaining 1/3 cup flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; pour over baked crust.
4. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until set.
5. Let cool completely in pan; chill, if desired.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
7. Garnish, if desired.