COOL LIME SQUARES

Cool Lime Squares image

Folks always seem to enjoy this variation on the popular lemon bars. Lime juice adds fresh flavor while nuts add some crunch. They're especially refreshing during the warm summer months.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. , For filling, in a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lime juice, flour, baking powder, lime zest and food coloring if desired; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.