Luscious Lemon Coconut Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until well combined.3. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 3/4 cup of sugar until well combined.5. Add in 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and whisk until smooth.6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.7. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.8. Stir in 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut.9. Pour the lemon coconut mixture over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.10. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Final Thoughts

These Lemon Coconut Bars are the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet coconut. The buttery crust adds a nice crunch to the bars, while the coconut in the filling gives them a deliciously chewy texture. These bars are easy to make and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Enjoy!