Lime Frosted Coconut Bars
These dreamy Lime Frosted Coconut Bars combine buttery coconut cookie bars with creamy lime frosting and a white chocolate drizzle for a refreshing dessert packed with tropical flavor.
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Ingredients
For the Coconut Bars
- ½ cup butter softened
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1¼ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut plus more for topping
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
For the Lime Frosting
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ½ teaspoon lime extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Green and yellow food coloring
- 2 tablespoons white chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper over the edges for easy lifting later.
- Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes until creamy and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract, then mix until smooth and silky.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut just until combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips gently to keep the bars soft and tender.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15–16 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set but still soft.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting so the topping stays thick and fluffy instead of melting.
- Beat the butter, powdered sugar, milk, lime juice, and lime extract together for about 3 minutes until light and creamy. Add a little green food coloring if desired.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars using a spatula or butter knife. The frosting should be smooth with soft peaks.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top and sprinkle with extra shredded coconut. Chill for 30–45 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts and a firmer texture.