lemon dream bars

(2 RATINGS)
68 Pinches
Rahway, NJ
Updated on Oct 1, 2011

This is my Mom's recipe-she's 88 and has been baking these for years at Christmas time, along with 11 other varities of cookies. These have coconut in them and is one of our families favorites!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (i use pecans)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons grated lemon rind
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make lemon dream bars

  • Step 1
    Cut butter into the flour and the 4 tbs.sugar until fine. Press firmly into ungreased metal pan 9x13. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min. until set but not brown. Combine in mixing bowl the 4 beaten eggs,the brown sugar,coconut, nuts, salt, baking powder, and vanilla-mix well. Spread on partially baked dough. Bake at 350 25 to 30 min. Frost immediately. Cool
  • Step 2
    Lemon Frosting Combine the lemon rind, lemon juice and powdered sugar-mix until smooth.

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