Grapefruit Bars

Grapefruit juice and zest provide the stand-out citrus flavors in this bar cookie recipe.

• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.