Lemon Coconut Bars

Lemons are a wonderful ingredient to use in baking. There are so many delicious recipes that you can use those gorgeous yellow fruits. And if you were given a bag full of homegrown lemons it’s another good reason to jump into the kitchen and bake with this juicy fruit!

These Lemon Coconut Bars are a perfect partner of coconut and lemon on a soft biscuit base.

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Lemon Coconut Bars
Recipe Type: Slice
Author: Simone | Basil and Chook
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Serves: 12 squares
A delectable little square of Lemon and Coconut
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 150 gms butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced
  2. Line a 20 x 20 cm square pan with baking paper.
  3. Using a food processor, combine flour and icing sugar then process the butter until crumbly.
  4. Press into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. Bake at 180°C/160°C fan forced for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, take out of the oven.
  6. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed.
  7. Pour over base and sprinkle the coconut evenly over the top.
  8. Bake at 180°C/160°C fan forced for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled you can cut into bars.
Notes
This recipe was adapted from [url href=”http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/lemon-coconut-bars/” target=”_blank”]my baking addiction[/url]

 

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A delectable little square of Lemon and Coconut to enjoy for afternoon tea with a cuppa or a coffee.

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What do you like baking with lemons?

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