Raspberry Citrus Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely fresh shredded orange zest
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or combination) or 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or combination)
powdered sugar

Preparation

For the crust, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds to soften.
Add the 3/4 C powdered sugar.
Beat until combined.
Add the 2 cups flour; beat until combined.
Press mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes or till golden.
Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, the 1/4 C flour, and baking powder.
Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer till combined.
Sprinkle berries over crust.
Pour filling over berries, arranging berries evenly with a spoon.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 30-35 minutes or till light brown and filling is set.
Cool thoroughly in the pan on a wire rack.
Cut into bars.
Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
To store, cover and chill for up to 2 days.
Make-ahead tip: Place cut bars into a storage container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours.