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Lemon Squares III

Lemon Squares III

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 50 Min
  • 36 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter

  • Lemon Mixture

    • 🥚 2 eggs
    • 🍋 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt (Optional)
    • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • Frosting

    • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 🍋 4 teaspoons lemon juice

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.

2

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

3

In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.

4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool thoroughly before frosting.

5

To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

109

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 18
    Carbs
  • 4
    Fats

💡 For a crispier base, chill the dough for 10 minutes before pressing into the pan.Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a more robust and fresh lemon flavor.Add a pinch of grated lemon zest to the frosting for an added layer of citrus aroma.Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.