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Luscious Lemon Coconut Bars
Luscious Lemon Coconut Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

These luscious lemon coconut bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They are guaranteed to please as dessert for even the toughest critics!

Course: Dessert
Keyword: Lemon Bars, Luscious Lemon Coconut Bars
Servings: 6
Calories: 293 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar plus additional for dusting the top
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FOR THE FILLING
  • 1 1/2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 and liberally spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, powdered sugar and vanilla for the crust. Stir it together thoroughly until it resembles wet sand. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and press it down firmly in an even layer to form the bottom crust. Bake it for 20 minutes, until lightly golden and set.
  2. While the crust bakes, make the easy filling. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, baking powder, eggs and salt in a bowl. With a hand mixer, whip it all together until smooth. Fold in the shredded coconut with a spatula to finish it. Take the crust out when it is done and pour the filling over it. Even it out with the spatula.
  3. Bake the lemon coconut bars for another 20 minutes, until the filling is completely set and starts to get slightly golden on top. Take the pan out and let it cool for a few minutes. Top with a generous dusting of powdered sugar and cut into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts
Luscious Lemon Coconut Bars
Amount Per Serving (2 bars)
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.4g21%
Saturated Fat 8.2g51%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 245mg11%
Potassium 81mg2%
Carbohydrates 42.2g14%
Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugar 29.2g32%
Protein 3.4g7%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.