Few things are more refreshing than a nice cold margarita on a hot day, but when you can’t drink your margarita, why not eat it? These margarita bars offer a surprisingly tart and exciting lime flavor as well as a healthy dose of coconut, all atop a flaky pastry crust. Dust the final product with a little powdered sugar and enjoy a true springtime dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 stick butter, softened and cut in cubes
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lime juice (juice from about 3 ½ limes)
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup shredded coconut
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an les casinos en ligne 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar and butter. Use hands to mix ingredients together and form a dough.
3. Press the dough into an even layer at the bottom of the lined pan.
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4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.
5. While crust is baking, combine remaining ingredients in another medium-sized bowl.
6. When the crust is finished baking, pour liquid mix onto hot crust.
7. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
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8. Place pan back in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set.
9. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
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