Simple Orange Citrus Bars

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.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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