Macadamia Nut Lime Squares

By McLean

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups crushed sugar cookies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lime zest

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

In medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, nuts and melted butter. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour and baking powder.

In a small bowl, whisks together eggs, lime juice, and zest; add to sugar mixture, whisking to combine. Pour over hot baked crust, and bake 20 minutes, or until center is set.