Key lime bars with a buttery and tangy flavor.
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Crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
Freshly grated Key lime zest
*Substitute bottled Key lime juice.
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
STEP 2
Combine all crust ingredients except pecans in bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press onto bottom of ungreased 8- or 9-inch square baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
STEP 3
Combine all filling ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Pour filling over hot, partially baked crust. Continue baking 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely.
STEP 4
Combine all frosting ingredients except lime zest in bowl. Spread over cooled bars. Garnish with grated lime zest. Store refrigerated.
Run sharp knife around outside of pan to loosen sides.
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These are absolutely delicious. I have made them many times and everyone loves them. they are light and fun.
I made these one time because I love key limes and they were a big hit at a family event. Now every time we get together I get a request to make the key lime bars. Been doing this for about 5 years and no one ever gets tired of them!
I am going to make this. I made the key lime pie cookies and OMG! They are to die for! I am not a big key lime pie lover but these cookies were so good!! Can't wait to try these!
I majorly changed this recipe to make it better. I made the crust but left out the nuts. I doubled the filling ingredients but used lemon juice instead of the key lime juice. I used lemon juice in the frosting and left the measurements the same. I then put this in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Same great recipe with better proportions. Everyone always loves it because it packs a wang! Will be making these bars for my daughter's graduation party.
I made these for my dad's birthday since he loves Key Lime Pie. He loved them and everyone else gave them great reviews. I'm not even the biggest fan of Key Lime, but they were fantastic. Definitely a summer treat that will be made again. No alterations to the recipe and it was perfect.