ALMOND-COCONUT LEMON BARS

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Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, almonds and lemon zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, coconut, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; pour over the hot crust. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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These lemon bars are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Shane Fritts
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I love the combination of almond, coconut, and lemon in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


rebecca Dggd
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These lemon bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert! They can be made up to two days in advance, so you can have a delicious treat on hand whenever you need it.


Manik kirtunia
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I made these lemon bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Musabir Shah
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These lemon bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think next time I'll use a little less sugar.


Maurice Okpewho
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I'm a big fan of lemon bars, and these are some of the best I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. The almond and coconut flavors are a great addition, and they really take these bars to the next level.


Divine Money
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're light and refreshing, and the almond and coconut flavors add a nice touch. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.


nasim shikh
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Jessica Coyle
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These lemon bars were a disappointment. The crust was too dry and the filling was too tart. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Joe Hertzler
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I've tried a lot of lemon bar recipes, but this one is definitely the best! The crust is the perfect combination of crispy and crumbly, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the addition of almond and coconut, it really takes these bars to the


cousins squad
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These lemon bars are my new favorite dessert! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love the combination of almond, coconut, and lemon flavors. I highly recommend this recipe.


Umair Armani
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I'm not a baker, but these lemon bars were so easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They're the perfect treat for a summer party or potluck.


Bright Bassey
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I made these lemon bars for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the bright yellow color and the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again for her next party.


Guzel Kilicarslan
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them! He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I think next time I'll use a little less lemon juice.


Reagan Hamlett
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I've made these lemon bars several times now and they are always a hit! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is always crispy and delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great the next day.


Taj Pakhi
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These lemon bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the addition of almond and coconut, it gave the bars a really nice flavor twist. I will definitely be making these


Heather Visser
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I'm not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but these bars changed my mind! The almond and coconut flavors really mellowed out the lemon, and the result was a delicious and refreshing treat. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nomi Siddiqui
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I made these lemon bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bars were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again.


Barkat King
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These lemon bars were a delightful treat! The combination of almond, coconut, and lemon flavors was perfectly balanced, and the texture was both creamy and crumbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy d