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Lime Frosted Coconut Bars

The tropical flavors of lime and coconut infused both the bars and the frosting! White chocolate chips are studded throughout the bars to add a subtle sweetness to offset the tangy lime.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Bars
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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

  • Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

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.