Lime-Coconut Triangles
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

They're like your favorite lemon bar cookies, only with tropical flavors and a different shape.


Lime-Coconut Triangles

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Servings: Makes 18.
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Candy, Coconuts, Limes, Low Calorie
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/3  cup
    sifted powdered sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped pecans
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  • 3/4  cup
    coconut
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  • 1/3  cup
    margarine or butter, melted
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1  cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    finely shredded lime peel
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  • 1/4  cup
    lime juice
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    baking powder
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    Finely shredded lime peel (optional)
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Directions
1.
For crust, in a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, powdered sugar, pecans, and 1/4 cup of the coconut. Stir in margarine or butter. Press mixture into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a bowl beat eggs slightly; stir in granulated sugar, lime peel, lime juice, and baking powder. Stir in remaining coconut. Beat until combined. Pour over crust. Bake in the 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into triangles. Top with lime peel, if desired. Makes 18.
Nutrition information
Calories 137, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 47 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 2%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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