Velvety Lime Squares

1 3 oz can flaked coconut
2 cups vanilla water crumbs
2 T melted butter
2 T sugar
2 3 oz pkgs lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate
3 pints vanilla ice cream, softened
few drops green food coloring

Carefully toast 1/2 cup coconut in 375� oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Combine remaining coconut, vanilla wafer crumbs, butter and sugar; lightly press into a 7 x 11 pan. Bake at 375� for 6-7 minutes, cool. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add limeade, ice cream, salt and food coloring and stir until dissolved. Pour into baked crust. Top with reserved coconut. Cover tightly and freeze until firm. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

AUTHOR: Marge