Lime Bars with Coconut Shortbread Crust
Ingredients
Crust
-
2
cups
all-purpose flour
-
¾
cup
shredded sweetened coconut
-
½
cup
powdered sugar
-
1
cup
butter
Filling
-
4
large
eggs
-
¼
cup
freshly-squeezed lime juice
-
1
teaspoon
baking powder
-
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
-
2
cups
white sugar
Glaze
-
1
cup
powdered sugar
-
3
tablespoons
strained freshly squeezed lime juice
Topping
-
¼
cup
shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 pan.
- Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and coconut, then cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the crust bakes, mix the eggs, lime juice, flour, sugar, and baking powder until frothy.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely, then prepare the glaze by mixing the ingredients until smooth.
- Spread the glaze over the bars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
100mg
Cholesterol
80mg
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