Lemon Coconut Bars
Lemon Coconut Bars made with a shortbread crust, then topped with a simple, tangy lemon filling & sweet coconut! Perfect variation on a classic lemon bar!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup butter cold, cubed
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp coconut extract optional
- ¾ cup shredded coconut sweetened
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another medium sized mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and baking powder until combined. Add in the coconut extract, if desired. Pour mixture over hot crust; sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Bake again until golden brown, about another 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust top with powdered sugar and cut into 24 squares. Enjoy!
Notes
Cover pan of bars and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy chilled, or let sit out for 30 minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg