Bars, Lemon Coconut Squares

By fireandfrost

The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It reminds me of selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl.

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

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 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.