Tropical Citrus Bars

 

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

cup powdered sugar

1/2

cup flaked coconut

1

cup butter or margarine, softened

4

eggs

2

cups granulated sugar

1/4

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon baking powder

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

2

tablespoons lemon juice

2

teaspoons grated lime peel

2

tablespoons lime juice

2

teaspoons powdered sugar

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the coconut and the butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
• 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat remaining 1/4 cup coconut, eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the baking powder, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime peel and lime juice with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon. Pour over partially baked crust.
• 3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Run sharp knife around edges of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.