Best Lime In The Coconut Almond Bark Recipes

LIME-IN-THE-COCONUT ALMOND BARK

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I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. -Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
4 teaspoons shortening
2 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
4 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Stir in the coconut, almonds and lime zest. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm, 10-15 minutes. , Break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LIME-IN-THE-COCONUT ALMOND BARK

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Well, with the way my heart trouble acts up I thought id add this from a winning recipe thats not mine but its good for the sweet tooth.

Provided by Wallace Hale

Categories Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pkg (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
4 tsp shortening
1/2 c coconut, flaked, toasted
1/2 c chopped almonds, toasted
4 tsp lime peel, grated

Steps:

1. Line a 9-inch. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In the microwave, melt chips and shortening stir until smooth; stir in the coconut, almonds and lime peel. spread into prepared pan. chill for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
2. break into small pieces to serve.

COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIE BARK

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As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea with a tasty baked version that breaks apart like chocolate bark.-Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 15 minutes., Whisk in sugars, egg and extract until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Fold in 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. , Transfer pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Toast remaining coconut. Spread chocolate chips evenly over cookie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; top with almonds. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. , Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Break cookie into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.