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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 squares 40g

Recipe makes 36 squares)

Calories 138
Calories from Fat 55 (40%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 6.2g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 22mg 0%
Potassium 26mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.7g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 13.4g
Protein 1.6g 3%

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Lemon Squares

Recipe #17964 | 1¼ hours | 20 min prep | add private note
Bev

By: Bev
Jan 24, 2002

If you love lemon the way our family does you will love these lemon squares! Just the slightest hint of coconut in the bottom layers gives it just the right touch. Lemony delicious layer completes the top! Hmmmmm! So delicious you won't be able to stop at just one!

36 squares (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. 2
    Butter 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  3. 3
    In food processor combine 2 cups flour, butter pieces, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the coconut.
  4. 4
    Process until moist clumps form.
  5. 5
    Press onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. 6
    Bake about 20 minutes, until edges are golden.
  7. 7
    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups sugar, eggs, lemon juice, baking powder and the remaining 1/4 cup flour until well blended.
  8. 8
    Pour over hot crust.
  9. 9
    Bake until topping is set and light brown, about 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. 11
    Cut into squares and dust tops with powdered sugar.
  12. 12
    Can be made 1 day ahead.
  13. 13
    Cover with plastic wrap.
  14. 14
    Makes 36 squares.

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From: JiliBean

On May 16, 2008

Easy and perfect! I love the coconut in the crust.

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  • From: Chicago Clare

    On Apr 30, 2008

    YUM. Smelled great all through baking, and tastes just like the boxed kind I USED to make. The coconut goes great in these. A neat twist on an old favorite. I added the zest of one lemon.

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    From: Miss Annie

    On Apr 29, 2002

    I had company for Sunday dinner and this recipe was a star!! Bev, you are right, it is so easy to make and has a wonderful lemon flavor. I followed the directions exactly, and everything was perfect. I did make them on Saturday and they kept very well.................well, there were a few pieces missing when dinner time came, but I put the dessert on individual plates, so guests couldn't see the gaping hole!!! Very good, and this will definately go in m T&T book. Thanks Bev, for posting one of your family favorites.

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    From: Lorac

    On May 2, 2002

    I had a craving for something other than chocolate for a change. I picked a winner in making your Lemon Squares! I loved the coconut added to the crust, it added a little bit more texture. While I was at it, I added some to the filling. As it cooked, the coconut formed a thin chewey layer on top. Best of all, it wasn't overly sweet like some others I have tasted. Didn't even miss the chocolate!

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