Description

These Lemon Coconut Bars are delightfully tangy and sweet, featuring a buttery crust and topped with shredded coconut. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether as a quick snack or a dessert for gatherings.

Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter, cold
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose baking
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 lemon, zested & juiced
1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut, divided

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients with a paddle attachment on an electric mixer or use a pastry cutter. Mix until crumbly.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling in the same bowl by mixing sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, lemon zest, and juice until combined.
After baking the crust for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and pour the lemon mixture on top. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded coconut over the mixture.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, before adding the remaining ½ cup of coconut on top. Continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Once cooled, chill the bars for 2 hours or longer. Cut into bars and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the lemon filling.
For an extra citrus flavor, add more lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg