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Lime Frosted Coconut Bars
5 from 12 votes

Lime Frosted Coconut Bars

These Lime Frosted Coconut Bars feature a moist coconut-infused base studded with white chocolate chips and flavored with fresh lime juice and zest. Baked to a tender, chewy texture, they're topped with a tangy lime glaze and sprinkled with sweetened shredded coconut, providing a tropical balance of creamy sweetness and bright citrus notes. The bars make a vibrant dessert or snack with their blend of buttery richness and zesty lime.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice about 1 to 2 medium ripe limes, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup coconut flakes measured loosely, sweetened shredded
  • pinch salt optional and to taste
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
Lime Glaze
  • confectioners’ sugar about 1 cup
  • lime juice or as necessary, about 2 tablespoons
  • shredded coconut sprinkled, about 1 cup, sweetened

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
  3. Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, lime juice (I used closer to 1/3 cup), lime zest, vanilla, and whisk until combined.
  4. Add the coconut and stir to combine.
  5. Add the flour, optional salt, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix.
  6. Add the white chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  7. Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
  9. Allow bars to cool in pan for about 30 minutes before glazing.
Lime Glaze
  1. In a medium bowl, add 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and whisk until smooth. As necessary, add additional lime juice (or sugar) to reach desired glaze consistency. Glaze should be fairly thin and easily pourable over the bars.
  2. Evenly pour glaze over bars, smoothing it lightly with a spatula as necessary.
  3. Evenly sprinkle about 1 cup coconut over the top before slicing and serving. 

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For longer storage, freeze bars for up to six months and thaw before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 38g 76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.