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Key Lime Coconut Bars

Source of Recipe


Chicago Sun-Times






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups flour
  
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 4 Tbsp flour
  
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• 5 Tbsp Key lime juice
  
• 1-1/2 cups grated coconut
  
• 1 tsp grated zest of Key lime or regular lime
  
• Powdered sugar and toasted coconut, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a food processor, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and the butter. Pat evenly into pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees.
   
   
2. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Add sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, baking powder, Key lime juice, coconut and lime zest. Stir until well-mixed. Pour mixture over crust.
   
   
3. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven until top is firm, about 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and toasted coconut.
   
   Cut while still a little warm.
   
   Makes 36 bars.