Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest3 tablespoons cold butter, cubedFILLING:1 large egg1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, chopped2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 teaspoon baking powderConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, nuts and lime zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add the butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly.
Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, coconut, lime juice, flour, lime zest and baking powder until blended. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20-22 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into bars.
