SIMPLE ORANGE CITRUS BARS

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I found this recipe in "Cooking with Paula Deen" I don't believe its one of her recipes though. I think it came from Florida's Natural orange juice. Thought I would share the recipe. I love oranges. I can't wait to try these.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'.
  • Lightly greased a 13x9 baking dish, set a side.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2c. flour and 1/2c. confectioner sugar.
  • Add in butter,stir til crumbly.
  • Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In another bowl, stir together sugar,eggs and orange juice until well blended. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine flour and baking powder and add to sugar mixture.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour onto hot crust and bake another 25 minutes or until set.
  • Sprinkle with extra confectioner sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 74, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.5, Protein 2.5

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