GRAPEFRUIT BARS

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This was adapted from an Orange Bar recipe.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons grapefruit zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and set aside. In large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then add in grapefruit juice and zest and blend well. Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly colored on top. Set pan on a wire rack to cool. Frost with plain, lemon or orange icing and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Shamrock Mitchell
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These bars were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Anas Maiach
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Arafat Hossin
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Not a fan of the grapefruit flavor.


Monda Zoom
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Jay Guevara
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These bars were absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and tangy, and the topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Farhan Asif
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Faris Farismehamed
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I'm not usually a fan of grapefruit, but these bars were delicious! The sweetness of the crust balanced out the tartness of the grapefruit perfectly.


Tufail Zawani Marg
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These bars were the perfect summer treat! They were light and refreshing, and the grapefruit flavor was just right.


Nasir Zaib
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Meh.


Rajib Boss
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These bars were amazing! I loved the combination of grapefruit and cream cheese.


MD ROMJAN Romjan
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding a little more butter to the crust next time.


Erum Khan. B
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Not a fan. The grapefruit flavor was too strong.


Manuel Acevedo
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The bars were easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend them.


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


donny jordan
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Khansa 385 Azam
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These bars were delicious! The grapefruit flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The crust was also very good.


Lisa Cantafio
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Oriole
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Samir Soni
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Easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh grapefruit from my tree and they turned out amazing.


Emeka Obasi
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These grapefruit bars were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy grapefruit and sweet crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.