Classic shortbread gets a summertime makeover in these zesty Lime Shortbread Bars. Adding lime zest to the dough adds a bite of freshness and plays up the buttery flavor of shortbread you know and crave.
Lime Shortbread Bars
Makes 32 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons (4.5 grams) grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon (7 grams) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour and zest, beating until dough comes together. Press dough into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Prick dough all over with a fork.
- Bake until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares while still hot in pan. Let cool completely. Remove from pan; sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
PRO TIP
Pricking the tops of bars before baking allows moisture to escape and creates a crispy bar.
Pricking the tops of bars before baking allows moisture to escape and creates a crispy bar.
These are Oh so tasty and unbelievably easy! I did add a tsp of vanilla just because…. I love the taste of vanilla in baked goods. The lime definitely hits your senses in a subtle yet interesting way so do not shy away from it. No lime? Lemon would work as well.
Perfect the crisp and the crunch makes it feel so good. Will try these soon.
They seems too close to Baklava once i ordered it from Farhat sweets. It was of same shape and crunchiness but it had pistachios and almonds…
https://farhatsweets.com/category/baklava/
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