The sweet cookie base offsets the tartness of the lime filling, making it a perfect combination of sweet with a bit of citrus tang in every bite.
Even though Cinco de Mayo is over, it's still acceptable to whip up a batch of these lime cooler squares along with a pitcher of margaritas, then invite your best girlfriends over for drinks and dessert. Or, just save the recipe for those endless BBQ's and picnics now that summer is right on our heels. These squares are sure to be a summertime favorite!
Yield: Serves 4
Lime Cooler Squares
INGREDIENTS:
- 2½ cups all purpose flour, divided
- ½ cup confections sugar
- ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- ½ tsp grated lime peel
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Additional confectioners’ sugar for
dusting over the squares
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups
flour and confectioners’ sugar; cut in the butter until the mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking pan. Bake
at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or unitl lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs,
sugar, lime juice and peel until frothy. Combine the baking powder and
remaining flour. Whisk in egg mixture. Pour over baked crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until
golden brown. Allow to cool, then dust with confectioners’ sugar. Garnish
with sliced lime rounds if desired. Serve.
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What did you do this weekend?
Can't wait for the tulip festival report, you know I adore tulips!
ReplyDeleteSuch glorious photos, you know I sometimes use your photos as wallpapers when you hit amazing colours on them like on these refreshing ones! These look so nom I cannot stand it!
Hope you did not miss the lovely recipe I shared on Facebook yesternight, wasn't it creative and charming?
You know tulips are my favorite as well. Mine are in full bloom in my yard now and I love going outside and admiring them every day.
DeleteThat's so sweet of you to give my photos a place on your computer ♥ These were just too nom, I ate more than my fair share. I usually do lemon desserts, not lime, so it was a welcome change.
I did see your recipe and thought it was genius! A little more work than I'm used to, but I think it would be awesome for a baby shower or bridal party too.
Never would have thought of using limes in such a way at our bay. Stinks about the cheesecake, but at least you had a backup.
ReplyDeleteWe still ate the cheesecake, though it was a soupy mess. Still good, just not pretty lol.
DeleteI'm glad you got away, but I do understand needing a vacay after a vacay. I baked, bought a laptop of my own. I've been using the school's laptop for many years. That's a perk I'll miss if and when I get another job. I cleaned, did laundry, got Isaak's birthday photos taken, baked (somethings were success, some were not), went to Toys R Us across town to drop the boys off at a movie with my sister, and more. It was a busy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe lime squares look good! I bet it tastes good with lemon ones too. In fact you could do every other square - lime, then lemon, to make a checkerboard pattern.
You always have such busy weekend, I don't know how you do it all. I hope the boys liked the movie. I know Mica was looking forward to seeing one with his aunt.
DeleteI love the alternating citrus flavors idea. I'll have to remember that for next time!
Recover from a long trip. I didn't leave the house Saturday
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you packed in a lot during your Washington trip. There's so much to see and do there, I hope you were able to squeeze in everything you wanted to do there.
DeleteThat recipe sure sounds like something I would like.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary! It's a really delicious dessert, especially if you love citrus desserts.
DeleteLime is so refreshing int he summer time. I am totally making these for my step-son's graduation party coming up in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThese look so sweet and refreshing for a great dessert. I have to try making these for my son who has a sweet tooth.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the idea of making these lime cooler squares. They look super yummy.
ReplyDeleteIt looks soooo good! Hubby would love this recipe! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really delicious! Such a refreshing dessert!
ReplyDeleteI am loving all these recipes with lime or lemon. It is just so refreshing and tasty! I am going to make this lime cooler squares for Mother's day. Me and my sisters will be at our mom's house for a little celebration. I bet this dessert would be a winner!
ReplyDeleteThat's it...I'm moving in! You make the most delicious stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terra :)
DeleteTheresa ! What beautiful recipe, I love limas ! hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gloria! Hugs to you too ♥
DeleteI'm with Terra, please update the guest bedroom and add a partition so we don't get on each other's nerves. ;)
ReplyDeleteMariah will be moving out in a few short years. You can have her room then ;)
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