Creamy Lime Coconut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

CRUST
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, ground fine in a food processor
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) or 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)
FILLING
1 cup lime juice
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 drops green food coloring (makes it a pretty green) (optional)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Combine lime juice, condensed milk, zest, and food coloring in a bowl and set aside. The mixture will slightly thicken.
In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and nuts; cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat evenly into an ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Pour filling mixture over hot, partially baked crust. Sprinkle with coconut.
Place back in the oven for 15-17 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate before serving.