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Coconut Lemon Bars
Delight in these tangy lemon bars with a coconut twist, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup confectioner’s icing sugar (for the crust)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- grated zest of 2 lemons lemon zest
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs eggs (slightly beaten)
- ¾ cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
Optional topping
- extra icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare crust by combining flour, icing sugar, salt, and butter; press into an 8x8-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Mix sugar, lemon juice and zest, flour, baking powder, eggs, and coconut. Pour over baked crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool, then dust with icing sugar if desired. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.