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Lemon Coconut Squares Dessert

rspears01 | Mar 7, 2010 |

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How To Make Delicious Lemon Coconut Squares

Gift giving and holidays go hand and hand.
The same could be said about baking and cooking.
Why not incorporate the two? This year make Lemon coconut Squares as a Christmas or any other holiday gift.
This is also a great way to make sure you don't leave someone off of your gift giving list. If you find you've forgotten a person, you'll already have some tasty desserts ready to hand out!

Step 1:

Gather and prepare the following ingredients:
* 35 Vanilla wafers that are finely crushed (1 1/2 Cups after they have been crushed)
* 1 Cup of sugar that has been divided
* 1/2 Stick of butter that has been melted (Will make 1/4 cup once melted)
* 1 Teaspoon of grated lemon peel
* 2 Eggs
* 1/4 Cup of lemon juice
* 2 Teaspoon of flour
* 1/2 Teaspoon of baking powder
* 1/4 Teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 Cup of flaked coconut

This recipe will make 20 lemon coconut squares.
Step 2:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3:
Mix the wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, butter and the lemon peel until it has all been well blended.
Press this mixture into an 8 inch baking pan.
Bake in the oven for 8 minutes.

Step 4:

Beat the eggs the the rest of the sugar (3/4 cup) in a small bowl with a wire whisk. Beat the mixture until it has thickened and it is blended well.

Add the lemon juice, flour, baking powder and salt and mix it together well.

Pour this over the crust and sprinkle the top with coconut.

Step 5:

Bake until the center is set and the top has browned lightly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until it has chilled well.

The lemon coconut squares may not be cut and served or wrapped for gift giving purposes.

Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator.