coconut citrus bars
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Combine the unique, crispy crust with the vibrant, creamy filling, the sweetness of chewy coconut with the tanginess of complex citrus, and what do you get? An amazingly refreshing cookie bar. These babies have zing! They also make for a perfect presentation at your Easter table, or a light spring/summer dessert. Bring on the sunshine!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
- FILLING:
- 4 - eggs
- 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup coconut, sweetened and flaked
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
- 1-1/2 teaspoon lime zest, grated
- - confectioner's sugar
How To Make coconut citrus bars
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Step 1In small bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until crumbly. Stir in cereal. Press into a greased 13" X 9" baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, coconut, juices, flour and citrus zests at high speed until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 18-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar and cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
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