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Starbucks Lime Frosted Coconut Bars Copycat Recipe

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These Starbucks Lime Frosted Coconut Bars are a delightful copycat recipe combining a moist coconut-infused base with a tangy, creamy lime frosting. Topped with shredded coconut and white chocolate drizzle, these bars capture the refreshing and tropical flavors Starbucks fans love, perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

Bar Base

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened, salted or unsalted)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 & 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, plus extra for topping)
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (mini if possible)

Lime Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 & 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lime extract
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • lime green food coloring (or mix of yellow and green)

Topping

  • 2 tbsp white chocolate (melted, for drizzling)
  • extra shredded coconut (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded unsweetened coconut just until the flour disappears. Then, fold in the white chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Bake the Bars: Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool Completely: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. Make the Lime Frosting: In a large bowl, whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream (or milk), lime juice, and lime extract together until light, fluffy, and smooth.
  8. Add Food Coloring: Add a few drops of lime green food coloring (or a mix of yellow and green) to the frosting, stirring well to achieve the signature Starbucks lime frosting color.
  9. Frost the Bars: Spread the lime frosting evenly over the cooled bars with a spatula.
  10. Drizzle White Chocolate and Garnish: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the frosted bars using a piping bag, ziplock bag, or spoon. Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top.
  11. Chill and Serve: For a chilled treat, refrigerate the frosted bars until the frosting sets. Slice into squares and enjoy with milk or coffee!

Notes

  • Make sure the bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use unsweetened shredded coconut to balance sweetness.
  • Lime extract can be found in specialty baking stores or online.
  • For thicker white chocolate drizzle, use a spoon instead of piping tools.
  • Keep bars refrigerated if you prefer them chilled or to extend freshness.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/starbucks-lime-frosted-coconut-bars-copycat-recipe/