Desserts

Lemon-Coconut Squares

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Every sweet, chewy bite is better than the last. Prepped in just 10 minutes, this is what you're bringing next time.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

3 hr 40 min

servings

total:

20 servings, one square each

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What You Need

NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups)

cup sugar, divided

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted

tsp. grated lemon zest

eggs

1/4

cup lemon juice

Tbsp. flour

1/2

tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/4

tsp. salt

1/3

cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the butter and lemon peel until well blended. Press firmly into 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 8 min.

BEAT eggs and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in small bowl with wire whisk until thickened and well blended. Add lemon juice, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Pour over crust; sprinkle with coconut.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until center is set and top is lightly browned. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled before cutting to serve. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

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mel_vu

posted:11/20/2011

I love these bars. I have made them twice, and they were a hit! The coconut is really light, but adds a touch. I added more coconut both times.

4CHEZBALLS

posted:9/19/2009

THESE BARS TASTE GREAT. THE COCONUT WASN'T TOO OVERWHELMING. I WOULD MAKE THESE TREATS AGAIN.

sharpeipup

posted:2/18/2009

These smelled so good in the oven that we ate them warm which we felt was better than the cold leftovers.

cograndma4

posted:2/8/2009

These were very good. Nice lemon flavor. Used graham cracker crumbs because that was what I had. Crust seemed a little thick. Might try decreasing it a little next time, but I'll certainly make it again.

msmaryb6

posted:1/18/2009

Lemon bars are one of my favorite desserts so I have tried lots of different kinds in lots of different places. These are, hands down, THE BEST lemon bars I've ever eaten. Everyone in my house loves them -- even my husband, who doesn't usually care for lemon bars) and my kids, who claim to dislike coconut. Speaking of the coconut, it's a fabulous addition to the recipe. It gives the bars a lovely little crisp on top. My only complaint is it doesn't make enough - they are so scrumptious I have a hard time keeping them in the house for more than one day!

jcanham01

posted:9/20/2008

These were refreshing and tasty. My teen daughter loved them as did my husband. For me personally I found them a little sweet but I am not one to eat a lot of sweet things. Everyone else however devoured them in no time. I thought the lemon flavor was good but I also used fresh lemon juice. It was a good summer dessert and I would make these again.

a cook

posted:4/1/2008

Very yummy!

facie3

posted:3/24/2008

Very good, be careful though it is very sweet. My family loved it. Will be making again!

baileymrz

posted:2/9/2008

I made this last night and it turned out GREAT!! I did not use the lemon peel in the crust, but now wish I did. I would suggest that anyone who makes this use the lemon peel and fresh lemon juice for more of a lemon flavor. Very easy to make and definitly a keeper!

kimbry62

posted:12/28/2007

Loved it. The only problem is that it only makes an 8x8" portion. I used real lemon juice in the mix. Very tasty.