Margarita Ole Bars Recipes

MARGARITA OLé BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix base ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. With floured fingers, press mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Mix in granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour and the baking powder until well blended. Stir in margarita mix and lime peel.
• Remove pan from oven. Pour filling over warm base. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Just before serving, sprinkle bars with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

LIME MARGARITA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oveen to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9 X 13 baking dish with a aluminum foil, allowing the foil to hang over the sides; coat the sides with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the pretzels, sugar and butter.
• Press the mixture firmly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust becomes firm.
• Remove from the oven and cool slightly, leaving the oven on.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Pour into the cooled crust.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is firm.
• Cool completely on a wire rack.
• Pull up the ends of the foil to remove from the pan, and cut into bars.
• NOTE: These freeze really well, but be sure to place them in a tightly covered container.
• Precut into bars before freezing.
• To serve, remove as many as needed and thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

MARGARITA BARS

Steps:

• In a big mixing bowl, add all the crust ingredients; mix on low speed until crumbly.
• Flour your hands/fingers; press mixture firmly in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350­° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a light golden brown.
• In another bowl, beat eggs.
• Add sugar, flour, and baking powder; stir to blend.
• Add in margarita mix and lime peel; stir to blend.
• Take crust out of the oven.
• Pour filling over the warm crust; place back in the oven.
• Bake 18-22 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
• Let cool until completely cooled.
• Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over the top; cut into bars.