Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroon Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 6 tablespoons sugar; 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Cooking spray; Topping:; 4 large egg whites (at room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut; 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

Servings: persons

Crust:
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
Topping:
4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare crust, place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add flour to sugar mixture, beating until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on a wire rack. Set aside.
3
Lower oven temperature to 325u00b0.
4
To prepare topping, combine 4 egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut and 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; spread evenly over prepared crust. Bake at 325u00b0 for 40 minutes or until top is dry and lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 32 pieces. Store in an airtight container.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 6 tablespoons sugar, 5 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroon Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroon Bars

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