Lime Coconut Triangles

* Exported from MasterCook *

LIME COCONUT TRIANGLES

Recipe By : BETTER HOMES AND HARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Lemon or lime

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup coconut
1/3 cup margarine or butter, -- melted
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
finely shredded lime peel, -- optional

For crust, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, powdered sugar,
pecans and 1/4 cup of the coconut. Stir in butter or margarine. Press
mixture into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 oven for 20
minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl beat eggs slightly; stir in granulated
sugar, peel, juice, and baking powder. Stir in remaining coconut. Beat
till combined. Pour over crust. Bake in a 350 oven about 20 minutes or
till edges are light brown and center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Cut into triangles. If desired, top with lime peel. Makes 18 triangles.



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