Lemon Bars with Coconut

Coconut plays an important role in this lemon bar recipe, but it doesn't overpower the deliciously tart lemon flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
• 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar for crust in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbles form. Press into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine sugar, coconut, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 5

Remove crust from the oven and pour filling over top. Return to the oven and bake until just golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes more.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 24 bars.