Lime Bars

Ingredients:
Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (cut into 8 pieces)

Filling:
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 tsp lime zest
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
drop of green (+ yellow) food coloring, optional

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease or line an 11×7-inch or 8 to 9-inch square glass baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs 2-inches on both sides.
To make the crust: Combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Meanwhile make the filling: Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the zest, lime juice, and a drop of green (+ yellow) food coloring, if desired. Mix until everything is smooth and combined.
Pour filling over hot crust and return to oven to bake for an additional 18 to 20 minutes or until set. When done, the filling will no longer jiggle.
Let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for 1-2 hours and serve cold. Lift bars out of pan with parchment paper for easy cutting and serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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