COCONUT CITRUS BARS

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Sweet oranges are the key to these amazing bars with loads of orange flavor in every bite. The unique crust and vibrant orange zing make them unlike regular lemon bars. -Heather Rotunda, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h31m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour until crumbly. Stir in cereal. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, coconut, juices, flour and zests until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.