These squares have a nice lemony taste to them for all of the lemon lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (Optional)
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9×9 inch pan.
Step 2
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
Step 3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 109 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium54mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate18g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
Calcium7mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium21mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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