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Lemon Squares III

SUBMITTED BY: Heather

"These squares have a nice lemony taste to them for all of the lemon lovers."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
Read Reviews (19)
PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 36 squares

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
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  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
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  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by GALACTICKIM
*The author forgot to add the lemon to the main part of the squares*. My boyfriend made these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by DONNA MARIE
this was really good and very easy to make,the lemon frosting really added a great touch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by Linda
This is a family favorite that my mom made when I was growing up. My recipe calls for 1/2 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by AYESHAH
yum! lovely crust but rather crubly overall.i can deal with the crumbs =) this is some great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2004 by RubyGeronimo
I grew up with this recipe. The lemon glaze is supposed to seep into the second layer. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by MemphisMommy#1
Bravo! I have been looking for an old recipie that I used to have but was lost. It was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by brandie_larue
This dessert is VERY sweet. I liked it, but I don't think I'll rush to make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by H.M.
The first batch I made didn't turn out to well..too hard..so I made another batch. I wouldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by DUFFFY
Delicious and easy. This is a winner! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by ELAINEEV
I didn't like this recipe.The crust was very hard and there wasn't much lemon flavour. MORE

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