Tequila-Lime-Coconut Macaroon Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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These tangy-sweet bars are to-die-for. Think margarita meets piña colada in bar form. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
2 cups sugar, divided |
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces |
4 large eggs |
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
3 tablespoons tequila |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
garnishes: powdered sugar, lime rind curls |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing 2 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.
2. Stir together 1 3/4 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 20 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a medium bowl until smooth; whisk in coconut, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir together baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour over hot crust.
5. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles. Remove foil, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.
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