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Salty-Sweet Margarita Bars with Pretzel Crust

A single square of Margarita Bars with a dark crust and bright yellow filling, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make these easy margarita bars for a bright, tangy, and salty-sweet dessert perfect for Cinco de Mayo or summer parties. They taste just like your favorite tequila cocktail in a simple, shareable square.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup tequila (blanco or silver)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the filling.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  5. Add the eggs, lime juice, tequila, lime zest, and sweetened condensed milk to the flour mixture. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  6. Pour the filling evenly over the warm pretzel crust.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is mostly firm but still has a slight jiggle.
  8. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  9. Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.
  10. Dust the top of the margarita bars with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra salty finish that mimics a margarita rim, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of the bars immediately after they come out of the oven.
  • If you prefer not to use alcohol, substitute the tequila with an equal amount of extra lime juice or water.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/margarita-bars-salty-sweet-lime-bars/

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