Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra zing, dust with more powdered sugar before serving.
- Try using lemon or orange juice for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg