Ingredients
- 1 c. lime juice
- 2 x 14-oz cans sweetened condensed lowfat milk
- 1 tsp grated lime peel
- 1 dsh green food color -- (1-2)
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds -- grnd*
- 1/2 c. land o lakes butter
- 1/2 c. flaked coconut
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Creamy Lime Coconut Bars
Servings: 12
Directions
- Heat oven to 350i. Combine all filling ingredients in large bowl. Set aside. (Mix will thicken slightly.)
- Combine flour, sugar and grnd almonds in large bowl; cut in butter till mix is crumbly.
- Pat mix proportionately into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 16 to 18 min or possibly till edges are lightly browned.
- Pour filling mix over warm, partially baked crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Continue baking for 15 to 17 min or possibly till filling is set. Cold completely. Cut into bars. Cover; store refrigerated.
- *Substitute 1/2 c. finely minced macadamia nuts.
- Preparation Time: 15 Min
- Baking Time: 31 Min 48 BARS
- HELPFUL HINT: If you're using a dark or possibly nonstick baking pan, reduce oven temperature to 325i for best results.
- Nutrition Facts (1 bar)
- Description:"All the flavors of Key Lime Pie in a simple bar cookie."
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