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lemony coconut bars

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemony coconut bars

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans or walnuts
  • FOR THE GLAZE
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make lemony coconut bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2
    For filling, in a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, lemon peel and extracts until blended. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over crust.
  • 3
    Bake 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm filling. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
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