Coconut Lemon Squares

By vealam

Ingredients

• For the Crust
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• For the Filling
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk zest of one large lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from mybakingaddiction.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F

2. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray, set aside

3. Combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter combine the ingredients until they form a crumbly consistency.

4. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

5. Meanwhile in another bowl combine all the filling ingredients.

6. Pour filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until center is set.

7. When done, place on wire rack and cool for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar and cut into bars.

Notes:

- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

~ from http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/guest-post-coconut-lemon-squares/ and http://cookiesandcups.com/coconut-lemon-squares/