#citrustreats

These lime bars are sweet, sour, and creamy, and they melt in your mouth! A delicious treat for any occasion and great for citrus fans.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 large eggs. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/3 cup fresh lime juice. 1 tablespoon lime zest. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Confectioners' sugar, for dusting.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Put 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of flour in a small bowl and mix them together. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture looks like big crumbs. Put it firmly into an 8-inch square baking pan that has been greased. Bake in an oven that is already hot for 20 minutes. Mix the eggs, granulated sugar, lime juice, lime zest, 2 tablespoons of flour, and baking powder together well while the crust is baking. Put the lime mix on top of the hot crust. Put it back in the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until it's set. Let the lime bars cool all the way down on a wire rack in the pan. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar after it has cooled down and then cut it into squares. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

These bite‑size lemon pies combine buttery crust with silky citrus curd—perfect for brunch, tea parties, or a light dessert. Gluten‑free, dairy‑free tweaks optional. Get the recipe!

Lemon Ricotta Cookies from My Baking Addiction are a delightfully light and lemony treat for any occasion. Ricotta cheese and fresh lemon give these cookies a soft and tender texture with a citrus flavor burst.

Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 2 teaspoons lemon zest. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and softened butter until well combined and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture, and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat completely, then place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 12-15

These delicate and citrusy clementine cookies are the ideal treat to brighten your day.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed clementine juice. 1 tablespoon clementine zest. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl using a whisk. When the butter is soft, put it in a separate large bowl and mix it with the sugar until it is light and fluffy. Add the egg, clementine juice, clementine zest, and vanilla extract and mix them in well. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a dough forms. Make balls of dough about the size of a tablespoon and put them on the baking sheet that has been prepared. Press down a little on each cookie with your fingers or the back of a spoon. After the oven is hot, bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Take the cookies out of the oven and leave them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool down. Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool all the way down. With a coffee or tea, these clementine cookies are a great treat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes