Raspberry Citrus Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Ruby Nelson

"This dessert was an instant hit with my family when I first made it. The combination of raspberries, lemon juice and orange peel gives it a unique taste."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	50 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups unsweetened raspberries

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add 2 cups flour; beat until combined. Press mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and orange peel. Add the baking powder and remaining flour; mix well. Sprinkle raspberries over the crust. Pour filling over the berries.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and filing is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.