LEMON COCONUT BARS
When I pull these cookies from the oven, everyone gathers to catch a citrusy whiff. The lemony filling, with its chewy coconut texture, squeezes a welcome hint of sunshine into each satisfying bite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., For filling, in a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, zest, butter, eggs and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut. Cool slightly; chill. , Divide dough into fourths. Roll each portion into a 15x3-1/2-in. rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup filling off-center down each rectangle. Bring long edges together over filling; seal edges. Cut into 1-1/2-in. bars; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Lukhanyo Mzoboshe
[email protected]I love the way these bars look. They're so pretty and elegant. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.
MiaBear
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover lemon juice. I always have a few lemons in the fridge, so I'm always looking for ways to use them up. These bars are a perfect way to do that.
Oscar Cano
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale.
Peace Happiness
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any fancy equipment.
mdmoyinuddin Chw
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and coconut in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I also like that they're relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating them.
Holly Lowe
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in the fridge, so these bars are a perfect way to use them up.
Kko None
[email protected]I made these bars for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.
shahrazi uddin
[email protected]These bars are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the lemon and coconut flavors are a perfect combination. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream.
Rao King
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bars are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Clementine Brown
[email protected]My family loves these bars! They're always gone in a day. I like to make them with fresh lemons for the best flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
AKASH FB
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the coconut adds a nice touch of texture.
hamza kh
[email protected]These lemon coconut bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.