Starbucks Lime Coconut Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ cup butter, softened (salted or unsalted)
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⅔ cup brown sugar
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1 egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon coconut extract
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1 & ¼ cups flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup shredded coconut, plus extra for topping
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⅓ cup mini white chocolate chips
→ Lime Frosting
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½ cup butter, at room temperature
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½ teaspoon lime extract
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1 & ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Green or yellow food coloring (optional)
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2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
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Cream the butter and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract, and mix to combine.
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Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut just until the flour mixture disappears.
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Fold in the mini white chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking pan.
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Bake the mixture for 15-16 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the coconut bars to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, lime juice, and lime extract together until light and fluffy. Adjust food coloring as needed for desired color.
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Spread the lime frosting over the cooled coconut bars. Drizzle with melted white chocolate using a piping bag, ziplock bag, or spoon as desired.
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Sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top. Slice the bars and serve. Chill in the fridge if preferred.
# Notes:
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Chill the bars in the refrigerator for a firmer texture before serving.