Ingredients

PREP TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

15 mins

Author:

Cathy Trochelman

INGREDIENTS

1½ c. prepared sugar cookies, crumbled

⅔ c. unsalted butter, softened (not melted)

1½ c. powdered sugar

3 Tbsp. key lime juice

zest of 2 key limes

3-4 key limes, sliced, for garnish

Preparation

INSTRUCTIONS Combine cookie crumbs and ⅓ c. butter in a medium bowl. Press onto bottom of an 9-inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm. Combine powdered sugar, ⅓ c. butter, key lime juice, and key lime zest in a small bowl. Beat at medium-high speed until light and smooth. Spread over crust. Score bars to desired size (approx. 1½ inch squares) and top each square with a key lime slice. Cover bars and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator. Remove lime slice before eating. (*Recipe adapted from The Cookie Cookbook: Citrus Cream Bars)