Fresh Lemon Coconut Bars

By lisapearce

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Makes one 9-inch square pan full of addictive yummyness!
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Butter, softened
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 tsp Grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Shredded and sweet coconut
• Dusting Powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Base:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 8x8x2 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar together. Press into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Filling:

Mix together the sugar, eggs, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, baking powder and salt for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over the base layer once ready. Sprinkle the top with the shredded coconut and bake for 25 minutes or when the coconut begins to brown. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes and sprinkle with powdered sugar to your hearts delight.
Cut into 2-inch squares, eat up and enjoy!