Lemon Coconut Squares Recipe
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Lemon Coconut Squares

By: Donna Biddle 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (164)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed. Pour over crust; sprinkle coconut evenly over the top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Manda   view full review
absolutely delicious. I altered the amount of sugar to 1 1/4 cup and increased the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
HELPFUL MUST DO TIPS: I wasn't sure which reviewer/changes to make when I first made this but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by Tracy   view full review
This was not what I expected. I expected traditional lemon squares - crust & lemon filling -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by umopepisdn   view full review
I made a Gluten Free version of these by using coconut flour instead of reg. flour and half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by MARNZ01   view full review
This is fantastic. Tastes almost like a lemon pie. I added a tsp of lemon zest to my filling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by CHELLE73   view full review
I altered a bit, following other reviews, I decreased white sugar to 1 1/4 C and only used 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2008 by Christi   view full review
Oh my goodness, these are just SO good I can't stop eating them. Who knew coconut and lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
Hubby and I absolutely LOVED these! I have made many lemon bars, but I feel these were by far...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by Tammy Meye   view full review
These were fabulous. I did as others suggested and cut the sugar by 1/4 cup and added 1/4 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
quick, easy to prepare and delicious! I halved the recipe and used an 8x8 dish. The squares...

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