Description
Indulge in a tropical paradise with these decadent Lime Frosted Coconut Bars that balance creamy texture with citrusy zing.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, melt your butter and let it cool slightly. Add in the eggs, lime juice, and lime zest, whisking until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely, then frost with the mixture of powdered sugar and remaining lime juice.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain softness and check ingredient freshness for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: coconut bars, lime dessert, tropical dessert, healthy treats
