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Lemon Coconut Bars

Annalise, Completely Delicious

These easy lemon bars have all the bright tart flavor of the classic recipe, but with a fun coconut twist.
1 hr 15 min Prep Time
45 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Servings: 16 bars

Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • For the crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter, cubed

  • For the filling:

  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with foil and butter.

Step 2

In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, salt and coconut until combined. Add butter and pulse in short bursts until butter is broken up and mixture resembles coarse sand. Press into baking pan and bake just until crust begins to turn brown at edges, 20-25 minutes. Let cool while you prepare filling.

Step 3

Without washing the food processor, add sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder and salt and pulse until smooth. Pour on top of crust and bake until center barely jiggles when you shake pan, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 4

Let bars cool completely to room temperature. For clean slices, chill in fridge for 1-2 hours. Slice into 16 squares, dust with powdered sugar and additional toasted coconut before serving.