Gooey Orange Bars

INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar 

INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:

• 3 eggs
• 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 navel oranges
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• powdered sugar for dusting {optional}

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8×8 pan with cooking spray.
2. Mix together the butter, sugar & flour for the crust in a medium bowl until well combined ~ I used my hands to mix. Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is set & just beginning to golden.
3. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: in a small bowl, zest 1 of your oranges. In another small bowl, juice both oranges. Using a mixer at medium speed, mix together the eggs, sugar, orange zest from 1 orange, orange juice from 2 oranges, and flour.
4. Pour the orange mix over the baked crust and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown.
5. Let it cool completely. Cut into 16 bars & sift the powdered sugar over the top if desired.