Coconut Lemon Bars
Deliciously tangy and sweet at the same time these delectable lemon bars are made even better with the addition of shredded coconut!
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup confectioner’s icing sugar (for the crust)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- grated zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- ¾ cup shredded coconut, sweetened
- extra icing sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Use either a pastry blender or food processor to combine the flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Process until crumbly. Pat over the bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8-inch baking dish or pan. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Combine the sugar, lemon juice and zest, flour, baking powder, beaten eggs, shredded or flaked coconuts and mix well. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let it stand until cool. Cut into bars or squares. Enjoy with a cup of tea! A truly refreshing sweet treat!
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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