Macadamia-Coconut Lime Bars

Name: Macadamia-Coconut Lime Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed; FILLING:; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; Confectioners' sugar

Katie Rose from Pewaukee, Wisconsin shares this sweet-tart dessert. The shortbread-nut crust and tangyy filling make it a satisfying dessert or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 large egg
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, nuts and lime zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add the butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly.
Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, coconut, lime juice, flour, lime zest and baking powder until blended. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20-22 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.