LIME BARS 
2 c. flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 sticks butter, softened
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1/3 c. lime juice
Add 2 or 3 drops green food coloring to filling

In bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter. Press mixture in 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, beat eggs at high speed until light and pale yellow in color. Gradually add sugar and salt, then lime juice. Continue to beat at high speed. Pour over hot crust and return to oven 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden color. Sprinkle at once with powdered sugar. Cool. Cut into bars.

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

recipe reviews
Lime Bars
 #95146
 Mark (California) says:
Adding 2 drops of green food coloring results in a puke green color. Instead of adding green add Blue. The custard is already yellow from the egg, and the yellow from the egg and blue from the dye together make the bar look green.

 

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