Lemony Coconut Bars Recipe

Name: Lemony Coconut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter; 3 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded dried coconut; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Lemon glaze (recipe follows)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded dried coconut
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Lemon glaze (recipe follows)

1
In a bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. With your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Spread mixture evenly over the bottom of a 10- by 15-inch baking pan; firmly press into a smooth layer. Bake in a 350u00b0 oven until slightly dry to the touch, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat eggs lightly. Beat in salt, baking powder, remaining 1 cup brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup flour. Stir in walnuts, coconut, and lemon juice. Spread over baked crust and return to oven; bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately brush with lemon glaze.
3
Let cool completely on a rack, then cut into 60 bars.
4
Lemon glaze. In a bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon warm water until smooth.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per bar.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemony Coconut 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.

Lemony Coconut Bars

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