Mojito Shortbread Bars Recipes

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine rum and chopped mint. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together with electric mixer on medium speed. Mix in 1 3/4 cup of the flour on low speed, just until well combined. Press in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix eggs and sugar, with whisk. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour and salt, mix with whisk until blended. Mix in lime peel, lime juice, food color and milk.
• Place strainer over medium bowl; pour rum mixture into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to drain liquid from leaves; discard leaves. Mix strained liquid into egg mixture, with whisk until well combined. Pour over partially baked crust. Bake 25 to 27 minutes longer or until center is set.
• Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store bars, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set baking dish aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together the rum and mint leaves; set aside.
• SHORTBREAD BASE: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed. Gradually add flour with electric mixer on low speed, just until well combined. Press dough into an even layer in the baking dish.
• Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove baking dish from oven and set aside.
• MOJITO TOPPING In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add flour and salt, and whisk until well blended. Add lime zest, lime juice and milk, and whisk until blended.
• Place a strainer over a bowl. Pour rum mixture into the strainer. Press mint leaves with back of spoon several times to drain as much liquid from leaves as possible. Discard mint leaves. Pour minty rum mixture into the egg mixture, and whisk until well combined. Pour over shortbread layer. Bake another 25 to 27 minutes or until the center is set.
• Let cool completely or at least 1 hour. Sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Bars should keep for several days if stored in a airtight container and kept in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking pan. Prick several times with a fork. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Steps:

• Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.