Lemon Coconut Squares Recipe

Photo by: Taste of Home

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"The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day," informs Donna Biddle from Elmira, New York. "It reminds me of selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl."

• 48 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter
• 4 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until combined. Pour over crust; sprinkle with coconut.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.