Orange-Coconut Triangles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange rind
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup coconut
• sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   For crust: Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium size mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in pecans.

4. 4

   Press mixture into an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake in 350 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until just golden.

6. 6

   For filling: Combine eggs, the 3/4 cup sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, orange peel, orange juice, and baking powder in another bowl.

7. 7

   Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer until combined.

8. 8

   Stir in coconut.

9. 9

   Pour coconut mixture over baked crust.

10. 10

    Bake 20 minutes more or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.

11. 11

    Cool in pan on a wire rack.

12. 12

    When completely cook, cut into 2-inch squares, then cut each square in half to make a triangle.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.