Lime Squares Cookie

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• Cookie Crust:
• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• Filling:
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1-2 drops green food coloring
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• powdered sugar

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, Combine all crust ingredients and mix well.
Step 4: Press into prepared baking pan.
Step 5: Bake 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Step 6: While crust is baking, in a large bowl. combine eggs, sugar, lime juice, flour, baking powder, lime peel, and food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium until frothy.
Step 7: Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with almonds.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.