Citrus Bars

This recipe comes from the 13 Mar 07 issue of Woman's World, & looks too good [& tastes too good, too!] not to pass along. It is billed as a 'Lighten-Up! Recipe.' Preparation time does not include time needed to cool down.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup nonfat sour cream
• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3  eggs
• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon lemon zest, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar (again)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2", then coat with cooking spray.
3. At medium speed, beat flour, sour cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar & butter until combined.
4. Press dough onto bottom of pan, & prick with fork.
5. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. At low speed, beat eggs, whites, juices, zest, baking powder & 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until combined.
7. Pour over warm crust.
8. Bake 40 minutes or until set.
9. Cool on wire rack, & if desired, sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before cutting into bars.