Citrus Bars

Prep: 15 min., Bake: 52 min.

Yield: Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup  butter, softened
• 2 1/4  cups  all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2  cup  powdered sugar
• 1 3/4  cups  granulated sugar
• 1/3  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 1/3  cup  fresh orange juice
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated orange rind
• 4  large eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon  baking powder
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  tablespoon  powdered sugar
• Garnish: orange and lemon rind strips

Preparation

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat until mixture forms a smooth dough. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.

Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients; pour over baked crust.

Bake at 350° for 28 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.