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March 30, 2014

Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

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These Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars will instantly transport you to warmer climates after one bite with fresh lime and coconut milk.


Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

If there’s one ingredient a baker like me can’t live without, it’s sugar. Sugar in my coffee, sugar in my ice cream, sugar in my cookies. Granulated sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar. I even use sugar in my cooking to help sweeten my sauces. Because sugar is a baker’s best friend, I’m teaming up today with Dixie Crystals and Sunday Supper to bring you the perfect springtime dessert you are not going to want to miss – Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars. One bite, and you are almost instantly transported to warmer climates, sandy beaches, and breezy palm trees. They are called meltaway bars because the texture of the cookie almost melts in your mouth. It’s as if the cold weather is melting away outside.


Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

These cookie bars weren’t supposed to happen. As I was getting ready to make my original idea, I realized I was out of a key ingredient. Now what? I peeked at what I had, including a lonely little lime leftover from my baked coconut shrimp. Pair that with the coconut milk in my pantry, and I knew I was going tropical. After a little more brainstorming, I decided to make my Lemon Snowball Cookie dough using lime zest, shredded coconut, and white chocolate chips, pat into an 8×8 pan, and turn into cookie bars.


Dixie Crystals

I was first introduced to Dixie Crystals during a conference I attended last year. They make all varieties of sugar – granulated, powdered, brown, even cinnamon sugar. I’m hoping to make churros or donuts with the cinnamon sugar they sent. Or even more French toast roll ups. Be sure to follow them on social media for more sweet ideas: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram


Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

So just how good are these meltaway bars? As I’ve mentioned multiple times throughout my blog, I bring most of my baked goods into work to share with coworkers. Now my treats are almost always a hit, but these bars were different. I’ve never heard so many compliments over one recipe. They were telling each other, “Did you try one? Oh you need to try one. These are the best things to date.” I’ve even had people from other departments stop over.

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Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars

Yield: 16 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars will instantly transport you to warmer climates after one bite with fresh lime and coconut milk.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (roughly half a lime)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, lime zest, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in flour and salt. Add the coconut and white chocolate chips.
  3. Spread the dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake 10-13 minutes until just lightly brown and doesn't look wet on top (the dough will still be soft). Cool completely.
  4. For the frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy. Beat in the coconut extract and coconut milk then beat for another few minutes until light and smooth. Spread on top of the cooled bars then sprinkle on the coconut. Cut into 16 bars.

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Let me know what you think! Rate the recipe above, leave a comment below, and/or share a photo on Instagram using #HITKrecipesAll recipes are tested in a U.S. kitchen with U.S. ingredients at normal elevation using a conventional gas oven. Results may vary.

© Carla Cardello

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Filed Under: Cookies + Bars Tagged With: coconut - shredded, coconut milk, lime

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  1. Renee says

    March 30, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    I could eat the whole batch of these bars. I love, love, love coconut and so nice to see ones that are not the usual lemon.

    Reply
  2. Alida says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    These are gorgeous! I love the lime and coconut combination, and in a meltaway cookie bar…perfection!

    Reply
  3. Becca from ItsYummi! says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Dangit, Carla! Stop tempting me with these delicious looking coconut desserts, unless you’re prepared to carry around an Epi-pen and stab me after I eat them. The things we do for friends ;)

    Reply
  4. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    These sure do look melt in your mouth good! A lovely spring treat!

    Reply
  5. Liz says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Oh, I love, love that you’ve taken the fabulous lime meltaway flavors and eliminated the slicing of the dough (which I stink at!). These look irresistible!!!

    Reply
  6. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Love all the bright flavors you have here! And I’m going to try to make my snowballs into a bar cookie. My mom loves them, but the ball rolling double sugar roll gets painstaking!

    Reply
  7. Shaina says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    I adore coconut, especially during the warmer months!

    Reply
  8. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I love coconut and lime together! These bars sound amazing. Perfect to put me in the mood for summer.

    Reply
  9. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    These look fabulous!! I could probably eat them all! I love when you go into the kitchen with something in mind but walk out with something completely different!

    Reply
  10. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    So these Coconut Lime Meltaway Cookie Bars are going to transport me to warmer weather and sandy beaches?! Send over a plate!!!

    Reply
  11. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    March 30, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Love these tropical cookie bars! I always have citrus and coconut on hand, and I love the ease of bar cookies!!!

    Reply
  12. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    March 30, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    These can melt away in my belly!

    Reply
  13. Family Foodie says

    March 30, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Oh my… if only you lived next door, I would be a very happy camper!!

    Reply
  14. Constance Smith (@FoodieArmyWife) says

    March 30, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Oh dear sweet mother of deliciousness!!! I will be humming the “lime in the coconut” song the entire rest of the day now. Must. Have!

    Reply
  15. Hezzi-D says

    March 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Meltaway cookies are one of my favorites. I love the fresh combination of lime and coconut too!

    Reply
  16. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    March 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I wish these could magically melt away the winter. At least I can close my eyes and pretend right?

    Reply
  17. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    March 30, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Carla, my mouth is freakin’ watering! When I worked in an office, why did I never have a co-worker like you? :)

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    March 30, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Carla,
    I really think I need to get a job where you work, so I can enjoy all of these treats.

    Reply
  19. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    March 30, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I love coconut and lime. So that is what drew me in to read your blog. However, I too bring treats to me co-workers. I picked up immediately that this recipe garnered a HUGE number of ‘likes’.
    Works for me. I like bar cookies because the whole batch is done at once. I don’t think I have met a bar cookie I haven’t liked. Now brownies that could maybe be included in that category is a different story. I have bit into too many dry brownies. To the point I pretty much avoid brownies by unknown cooks—-like strange me offering me candy to get into their car.

    Reply
  20. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 30, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I quadruple love these bars!!!

    Reply
  21. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Way to turn what you had on hand into a stroke of brilliant creativity! I love the idea of lime and coconut! These look amazing!

    Reply
  22. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Sugar in everything! I’m so glad these happened. They look scrumptious. Pinned.

    Reply
  23. Susan says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    This makes me really really want to like coconut because I want one! Looks so good!

    Reply
  24. Shawn @ IWYD says

    April 4, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I love coconut and lime! These look heavenly!

    Reply
  25. candy silva says

    April 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Theae look amazing.. Do you use unsalted buter?

    Reply
    • Carla Cardello says

      April 11, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      Yes, unsalted.

      Reply

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