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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 squares 40g Recipe makes 36 squares) |
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| 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% | |
Lemon Squares
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
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- powdered sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.2
Butter 13x9x2-inch baking pan.3
In food processor combine 2 cups flour, butter pieces, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the coconut.4
Process until moist clumps form.5
Press onto the bottom of the prepared pan.6
Bake about 20 minutes, until edges are golden.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
Pour over hot crust.9
Bake until topping is set and light brown, about 25 minutes.10
Cool in the pan on a wire rack.11
Cut into squares and dust tops with powdered sugar.12
Can be made 1 day ahead.13
Cover with plastic wrap.14
Makes 36 squares.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #737288
On Oct 24, 2009
This were really fabulous!! I love lemon and lemon squares are definitely a favorite. I read another post that said they did not taste enough lemon and they were too sweet, but we found them to be just tart enough and not too sweet at all. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
From: megs_
On Sep 26, 2009
Wow! These are as good as they look! 
I admit - I'm usually timid when it comes to baking, but I had a TON of lemons in my fridge from another recipe that didn't work for me. I thought, why not give this a try? It was super easy and super yummy. They are addictive. I think I'm going to take Susang's advice and freeze the rest so I don't eat them all today. lol Thanks for sharing Bev!
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.
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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