Coconut Lime Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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⅔ cup brown sugar
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½ tablespoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon coconut extract
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1 egg, at room temp
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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⅓ cup mini white chocolate chips
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½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
→ Lime Frosting
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Lime green food dye (as needed)
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon lime extract
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons shredded coconut
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2 tablespoons melted white chocolate
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grab a baking dish—20x20cm (8x8-inch)—and line it with parchment paper, leaving a bit sticking out for lifting later.
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Beat softened butter with sugar until creamy and fluffy. Stir in egg along with both the vanilla and coconut extracts. Fully combine.
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Mix the coconut flakes, flour, salt, and baking powder in carefully until just combined. Toss in chocolate chips lightly.
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Pour batter evenly into your lined dish and bake for 15-16 minutes. It's done when the edges are golden and the middle looks firm. Cool completely on a rack while still in the dish.
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Whisk butter till creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Finally, add lime juice, lime flavor, and milk until smooth. Adjust with lime green dye if desired for brighter color.
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Smooth the frosting on the cooled bars. Drizzle the melted white chocolate on top using a spoon or bag, then sprinkle coconut.
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Slice into squares. Great served chilled or as-is. They go well with a glass of milk or a coffee.
# Notes:
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If lime green dye isn't available, mix a little green and yellow for a similar look.
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Seal these in a container and refrigerate—they’ll last up to 5 days.