Gimlet Bars
I love a tangy gimlet when the weather turns steamy—but these bars are just the thing when the craving hits and summer seems too far away. Add more lime zest if you want these a bit tangier. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- FILLING:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup gin
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- GLAZE:
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons gin
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Reviews
WHOA These are AMAZING ..I opted out of the GIN , and just used more lime juice ...my family is begging for them again ! and I'm making a tray to go to the Family Thanksgiving ...THANK YOU , these are going into my permanent recipe book !!