GRANDMA JEAN’S LEMON BARS

By bjnelson55

These are best and less sweet without frosting. I just sprinkle with powdered sugar, as does Jean. Very very good bars.

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• FILLING:
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 grated lemon rind
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Pat crust into 9 x 9” pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Mix filling ingredients.

Pour over baked crust.

Bake 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Cool and frost (optional).

Frosting: Cream and beat frosting ingredients for 8 minutes, no less.
Add 3 tablespoons cold water, one at a time, 3 tablespoons hot water, one at a time.

Beat well and frost cooled bars.