Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons grated lime zest1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zestConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust.
Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
