Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 110
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 28 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 52 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 15 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Cool Lime Squares

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Folks always seem to enjoy this variation on the popular lemon bars. Lime juice adds fresh flavor while nuts add some crunch. They're especially refreshing during the warm summer months.

SERVINGS: 48

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned.
    For filling, in a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lime juice, flour, baking powder, lime peel and food coloring if desired; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with almonds.
    Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into triangles. Yield: 4 dozen.


  • Re: Cool Lime Squares

    Thanks for the recipe! Made these for July 4th and they were a huge hit. Is it a joke to cut the "squares" into "triangles"?

    srosica
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