Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2009

I dislike coconut very much but when i saw this recipe i really wanted to try it, now i make it all the time! When ever i need a desert for an event i go right to the store knowing what i need for this recipe! It's great! I add a lot more lemon juice for the icing but other then that it is PERFECT!

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Sarah-Mae

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Living In: Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

Very good, however had to double on the icing as quantities in the recipe do not ever cover half of the bars. Otherwise, definitely to do over and over again as all the ingredients in the recipe are always in my pantry.

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Elodie

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Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

These were very easy to make and very tasty. I substituted pecans for walnuts and added 2 tbsp lemon juice to the filling to make it more lemony. My boyfriend and I both said the exact same thing when we tried them "Strange, but good!" I served them to guests and everyone enjoyed them, although they didn't cut smoothly so they weren't as attractive as I would've liked. I will probably make them again.

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Lece

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

Sorry, but i did not like this one!

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jill

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2009

I really loved this recipe. The baking of the walnut layer created a nice crunchy top & the nuts had a beautiful roasted flavour. I added a little more lemon zest (about three teaspoons) & a dash more juice, so the icing was really tangy & offset the sweetness of the rest of the dessert. I'll definitely make this one again.

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blfm94

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

These are a holiday favorite at my house. I recommend using fresh lemon juice & zest. Also, I've made them with pecans rather than walnuts, and they were equally good with either. Yummy!

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JANEINAZ

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008

Pretty good dessert. Most liked it but probably won't make it again. Thanks!

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Deborah

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2004

Ok, I have no idea what the other reviewers commented on, but I don't think it was this recipe?! I LOVE sweets, and in fact being 1 of 7 kids (Big Family) I am the one everyone calls for the "next best dessert" recipe. The icing was way too tangy for the almost pecan pie type underfilling. Imagine a Pecan pie with a tangy lemon icing on top. Not my idea of a good dessert. Sorry to be so negative but these were just not good at all. Dissapointment.

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REBJEANNIE

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2004

These bars were okay but not lemony enough. I agree with another reviewer that something was missing. I also am not sure if I like coconut in lemon bars....I think I will keep on looking. Thanks anyway.

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2004

EXCELLENT!! Was gone almost as fast as it was made. I really don't like coconut or walnut... BUT.. THIS was OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD.. & EASY ~! I used about 2x the lemon juice. Will definitely Make again and again and for guests too :) Gotta try this!!

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ALOHA3

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2004

Wow...a great tasting lemon bar that is soft and slightly chewy. Used the zest and juice of 1 lemon (a little more juice than required, but that was ok - just added a bit more sugar)to give it enough tang. Everybody who tried it today loved it - addictive is the word of the day.

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Sandi S.

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2004

My mom made these when I was a kid.... they're wonderful.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2004

This is an excellent recipe! I put in 3 tbsp. of lemon juice and used chopped pecans instead of walnuts. I'm going to make these for our next family gathering. Thanks Sandra!

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Paula

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2004

Great recipe! I've now made these 3 times, and have found that also adding about 1/4 tsp of lemon extract will take care of those who don't think that it's "lemony enough".

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RECID68

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2003

These bars were good, but just not what I expected. I feel that they're lacking "something" and would not consider them worthy of 5 stars. I would like more of a lemony taste. Not bad, though. I'll see how they go over for Christmas.

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2003

Excellen!!!! My husband thought they were great. I don't like coconut or lemon that much and I thought they were pretty darn good myself!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2003

I was just looking for a way to use up some lemon zest when I decided to try this, but found a gem of a recipe. Easy to prepare, common pantry ingredients, and extremely tasty. I had more like 3 Tbsp zest, and not quite enough juice so added a Tbsp key lime juice from the refrigerator. Very nice lemony finish on a nice buttery crust, and the nutty chewy filling is addictive. Definitely a short "shelf life" however, given that these will be gone within 24 hours. Can you say "double batch"? Thanks, Sandra; this one will be in my recipe file for another 30 years.

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