Coconut Lemon Bars
Jun 14, 2022 21:19:03 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Jun 14, 2022 21:19:03 GMT -5
Coconut Lemon Bars
Makes 9-12 bars
2h 20m prep time
23m cook time
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 oz) jar lemon curd
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer. Sift in flour and baking soda. Blend until just combined. Receive 1/2 cup of this crust mixture. Press majority of mixture into bottom of greased 9”x9” baking dish. Level with bottom of flat glass or mug. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
While crust is pre-baking combine reserved crust mixture with coconut, almonds, and vanilla in blender or food processor.
Spread lemon curd on top of crust while still hot. Level with back of spoon. Sprinkle coconut mixture on top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges of crust are just beginning to brown. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before placing in fridge to cool for another 2 hours. Then slice into squares and serve.
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Makes 9-12 bars
2h 20m prep time
23m cook time
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 oz) jar lemon curd
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer. Sift in flour and baking soda. Blend until just combined. Receive 1/2 cup of this crust mixture. Press majority of mixture into bottom of greased 9”x9” baking dish. Level with bottom of flat glass or mug. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
While crust is pre-baking combine reserved crust mixture with coconut, almonds, and vanilla in blender or food processor.
Spread lemon curd on top of crust while still hot. Level with back of spoon. Sprinkle coconut mixture on top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges of crust are just beginning to brown. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before placing in fridge to cool for another 2 hours. Then slice into squares and serve.
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