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lemon coconut squares

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Dianne Wells
Anderson, SC

This is a quick and easy dessert that everyone loves.

(5 ratings)
yield 9 serving(s)
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For lemon coconut squares

  • 35
    vanilla wafers, crushed fine
  • 1 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1/2 stick
    butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    coconut

How To Make lemon coconut squares

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/4 c sugar, butter and zest until well blended. Press firmly into an 8" square pan. Bake 8 min.
  • 2
    Beat eggs and remaining 3/4 c sugar with whisk until thickened. Add juice, flour, baking poder and salt. Mix well and pour over crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 25-30 min or until center is set and top is lightly browned. Cool. Cover and refrigerate.
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