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Last week Mother Nature teased us Ohioans and gave us a short lived burst of spring weather. The temperatures hit the high fifties so, of course, I had to make something citrus. After browsing the web for a few minutes, I encountered a recipe that included not only citrus…but citrus and coconut. How can you go wrong with this combo?
I had all the ingredients in the pantry, so I headed into the kitchen and got to baking! This recipe is so easy, I utilized my food processor which made the crust come together in a matter of minutes. The end result was a lovely citrus flavored bar dessert with an amazing toasted coconut topping…seriously, these bars scream warm weather!
Unfortunately, that warm weather made the snow melt, thus making my backyard a swamp…and to ice the cake, the temps dipped back down to forties. I think I need a pair of these wellies, yep, wellies will make me feel better while dodging muddy puddles and geese in my backyard. If you’re as ready for warm weather and sunshine as I am, make these bars…they may help ya withstand the wait! Thanks for stopping by, have a scruptious day.
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Note: This giveaway is sponsored by My Baking Addiction, yep I am shelling out the loot to make you look chic in your kitchen!
Lemon Coconut Bars
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly (I used my food processor and pulsed the ingredients until thoroughly combined).
3. Press into the bottom of a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed. Pour over crust; sprinkle coconut evenly over the top.
5. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
adapted from allrecipes
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My gosh. Those sound so awesome. You had me at lemon and coconut. YUM.
You cannot go wrong with lemons or coconuts…and to have them both in one dessert?? YUM!! Can’t wait to try these!! Would go well at a baby shower, bridal shower or Ladies tea. I’m definitely bookmarking these!! Thanks for sharing!
Mother Nature really did tease us Ohioans last week. I wore a skirt 2 days in a row, and didn’t have to wear a coat for 3 days! I even drove with the windows rolled down! It was amazing! But now it’s back to being cold and rainy. But I’ll take the rain over the snow any day. These bars look fantastic! Just what we need to help bring on the summer. It can’t get here quick enough!
:) Thanks for shelling out the loot to help one of us look chic while whipping up a batch of these babies. LOL
~ingrid
I LOVE your blog. Everything looks amazing. I will definitely be back to try your recipes! I even added your site as a fav. link on my blog. YUM
I love coconut + lemon. These look incredible!
JUst beautiful! I like lemon bars, and love that you have paired it with coconut.
I love anything with coconut, these look yummy can’t wait to try.
Yeah for a taste of Spring! Citrus and coconut are the perfect combination. These look really yummy!
Love these! I am SO ready for summer. Maybe if I eat the whole pan it will come:) Yea for your FB page! I think the winner should be your first fan:)