Citrus Bars with Shortbread Crust

Citrus Bars with Shortbread Crust

Recipe by George Geary

A deliciously light cookie bar that can be served for a spring brunch, Easter or Mother's Day.

Servings

18

servings
Calories

140

kcal

Ingredients

  • Shortbread Crust:
  • 2 cups 2 all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 brown sugar, packed

  • 1 tsp 1  salt

  • 1 tsp 1  lemon zest

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 canola oil, cold

  • Citrus Filling:
  • 3 large 3  egg yolks

  • 3 tbsp 3 granulated sugar

  • 3 tbsp 3 freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp 1 canola oil

  • 2 tsp 2 lemon zest

  • 2 tsp 2 orange zest

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Prepare a 9x9-inch pan with foil and spray with canola oil. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, lemon juice and canola oil until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until light brown, about 20 to 24 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the filling.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, canola oil, lemon and orange zest. Pour over baked crust. Place back into oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.
  • Cool completely, using a sharp knife cut into squares or rectangles, dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

18 servings per recipe

Serving Size1 bar


  • Amount Per ServingCalories140
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
  • Cholesterol mg 0%
  • Sodium 130mg 6%
  • Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
    • Total Sugars 9g
  • Protein 1g 2%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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