GIMLET BARS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, whisk the 7 ingredients; spread over crust. Bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For glaze, whisk all ingredients until smooth; spread evenly over cooled bars. Let glaze set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RITAH KEIZ
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I'm going to try making these again with a different recipe.


madhu gc
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mama Genie
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these bars turned out really dry.


Tony Hastings
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These were okay. I've had better Gimlet Bars before.


ttutu Mc
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I wasn't a huge fan of these bars. The lime flavor was a bit too strong for me.


taata Junior
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These bars were really good! I would definitely make them again.


Kaptaan Rider
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mb Islam
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These were the perfect summer treat! They were light and refreshing, and the lime flavor was really nice.


Bokamoso Sereisho
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I've never made Gimlet Bars before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Qasim Qasim
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These were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Faham Rauf
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were actually really good! The lime flavor was subtle, and the bars were nice and tart.


rome owens
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These bars were delicious! The lime flavor was perfect, and the crust was the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy.


Keiffy75 Games
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I've made these Gimlet Bars twice now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're the perfect summer treat.


jasmine kaur
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These were so good! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the lime flavor is really refreshing.