Fresh lemon juice and orange juice concentrate make these especially moist and fruity. The pastry is as short as they come; very flaky. Their only real short-coming is that they aren’t chocolate.

Citrus Bars

Cut together, or pulse in a food processor, then press into a 9 x 13 pan:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat together:

• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 4 Tbs. orange juice concentrate
• 1 tsp. lemon peel
• 1 tsp. orange peel

Then add to that:

• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Blend well, and pour into hot crust. Bake for an additional 25 minutes.