Limoncello Lemon Bars

Made with real Italian limoncello and Meyer lemons, these tart, sweet, sunshine-yellow Limoncello Lemon Bars with their citrusy glaze make almost anyone weak in the knees; forget their name; meow. Ya, they're that good.

Crust Elements

2 C All-Purpose Flour

1/2 C Confectioners Sugar

1 C Butter, Softened

Filling Elements

4 Extra-Large Eggs

2 C Organic Cane Sugar

1/4 C Organic All-Purpose Flour

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1/4 C + 1 T Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Tsp Limoncello Liqueur

Glaze Elements

1-1/2 C Confectioners Sugar

5 T Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, confectioners sugar and softened butter.

3. Using a hand mixer, beat ingredients on medium speed until completely incorporated and very crumbly.

4. Pour mixture into a 13x9 ungreased baking dish and press evenly until a crust forms; bake for 20 minutes until edges turn golden brown.

5. While the crust bakes, add eggs, cane sugar, flour and baking powder to a large mixing bowl.

6. Using a whisk, combine all ingredients until well incorporated and add lemon juice to the bowl; whisk well.

7. Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the filling over the top.

8. Bake the filling for 30 minutes and cool for at least one hour.

9. In a small mixing bowl, add confectioners sugar and lemon juice; whisk well.

10. Pour glaze over the lemon filling and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours; serve.

xo, Melissa