Lemon Squares Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. in a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. stir in the coconut. pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. cool and frost. to make the frosting: in a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. spread over cooled bars.