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Macadamia Nut Lime Squares




Source of Recipe


Paula Deen Magazine, March/April 2007






List of Ingredients



• 2 1/2 cups crushed sugar cookies
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
  
• 6 T butter, melted
  
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
  
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 2 tsps lime zest
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
   
2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, nuts, and melted butter. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
   
3. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, and baking powder.
   
4. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, lime juice, and zest; add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine. Pour over hot baked crust, and bake 20 minutes, or until center is set.
   






Final Comments


Makes 2 dozen