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Perfect Lemon Squares

Perfect Lemon Squares

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 35 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 1/4 cup ground almonds
    • 🧈 1/2 cup softened butter

  • Filling

    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 🥚 2 eggs
    • 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted (Optional)
    • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice

STEPS

1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ground almonds. Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.

3

Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

4

In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and baking powder. Add eggs, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until sugars dissolve.

5

Pour filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake until filling is firm, about 15 minutes.

6

Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

228

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For a decorative presentation, dust the cooled lemon squares with powdered sugar before serving.If you prefer a stronger coconut flavor, you can increase the amount of flaked coconut or use sweetened coconut flakes.To ensure a smooth filling, whisk the mixture thoroughly to dissolve the sugars completely before pouring over the crust.