Lemon-Lime Macaroon Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Lime Macaroon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted*; 1 1/2 cups flour; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup cold butter, cut into chunks; FILLING; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice; Powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

CRUST
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted*
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
FILLING
1/4 cup flour
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Make crust: Pulse all ingredients except butter in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until crumbly and butter is in small pieces.
2
Grease a 9- by 13-in. baking pan. Press crust into bottom and slightly up sides. Bake until light golden, 25 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes.
3
Make filling: Whisk together flour and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, then whisk in eggs and citrus zest and juice just to blend. Pour over crust and bake until only slightly jiggly in center, about 22 minutes. Let cool, chill several hours or overnight, and cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if you like.
4
*Toast coconut at 350u00b0 on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden, about 5 minutes.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted*, 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Lime Macaroon Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Lime Macaroon Bars

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