Lemon Bars with Coconut
Description
Coconut plays an important role in this lemon bar recipe, but it doesn't overpower the deliciously tart lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup flaked coconut
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2
Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar for crust in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbles form. Press into the prepared pan.
3
Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine sugar, coconut, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder in a bowl.
5
Remove crust from the oven and pour filling over top. Return to the oven and bake until just golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes more.
6
Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 24 bars.