Lemon Lime Bars

Perhaps because it is so cold, that my heart and tongue are longing for summer. These are my favorite Lemon Bar Cookies. Probably because of the lime! This recipe works well gluten free.

2/3 Cup butter softened
1/2 Cup brown sugar packed
2 1/2 Cups flour, divided (or 2 1/2 cups gluten free flour and 1/2 tsp xanthum gum)
4 tsp finely shredded lemon peel, divided
6 Eggs
2 Cups sugar
1/2 Cup lemon juice
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp finely shredded lime peel

For crust beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add 2 cups of flour (or 2 cup of the gf flour and the xanthum gum) and 2 tsps of the lemon peel and beat until crumbly. Line a 13x9 pan with heavy foil, and press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

While crust is baking, combine eggs, sugar, remaining flour, lemon juice, baking powder and nutmeg and beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining lemon and lime peel. Pour over hot crust and bake for 20-30 minutes more. (Until top is golden and it is no longer jiggly)

Cool for one hour on rack and then refrigerate for two hours or until ready to serve. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.