Mojito Bars

Name: Mojito Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons light rum or 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract plus 3 tablespoons water; 16 fresh mint leaves, chopped; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel; 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes); 2 to 3 drops green food color, if desired; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

15 Minutes Prep2 Hours 20 Minutes Total
24 Servings
170 Calories per Serving

Enjoy the refreshing taste of the classic Cuban mojito in these delicious dessert bars - the perfect combination of rum, lime and mint.

Ingredient List

3 tablespoons light rum or 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract plus 3 tablespoons water
16 fresh mint leaves, chopped
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes)
2 to 3 drops green food color, if desired
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Preparation

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.

Tips

If desired, omit mint leaves and substitute 1/2 teaspoon mint extract. Add extract with the rum as directed.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 7g 10%, Saturated Fat 4g 20%, Cholesterol 50mg 17%, Sodium 75mg 3%, Potassium 35mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 24g 8%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 4%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 4%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 10%, Copper 0%, Manganese 4%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 170, Calories from Fat 60, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 16g, Protein 2g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp