Best Lime Coconut Triangles Recipes

LIME COCONUT TRIANGLES

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This refreshing recipe from Michele Savoldi of Delaware, Ohio is a tempting twist on traditional lemon bars. With a nutty crust and smooth lime filling, the yummy treats are elegant dusted with powdered sugar and cut into triangles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup coconut, confectioners' sugar and pecans. Stir in the butter. , Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the sugar, lime juice, lime zest, baking powder and remaining coconut. Pour over crust., Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar. Cut into squares; cut in half to make triangles.

Nutrition Facts :

LIME COCONUT TRIANGLES

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Categories Citrus Cookies Summer Dessert Bake

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup coconut
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel1
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

For crust, in a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, powdered sugar, pecans, and 1/4 cup of the coconut. Stir in margarine or butter. Press mixture into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl beat eggs slightly; stir in granulated sugar, peel, juices, and baking powder. Stir in remaining coconut. Beat till combined. Pour over crust.
Bake in 350 degree oven about 20 minutes or till edges are light brown and center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into triangles. If desired, top with finely shredded lime peel.
Nutrition facts per cookie: 137 cal., 6 g total fat (3 g sat fat), 33 mg chol., 47 mg sodium, 20 g carbo., 2 g pro. Daily Values: 4% vit A, 2% vit C, 8% calcium, 3% iron.

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