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Perfect Lemon Squares
Perfect Lemon Squares
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
165 minutes
Perfectly balanced lemon bars with almonds and coconut.
Ingredients:
  • 1.3333333730698 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup ground almonds
  • 0.5 cup softened butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.33333334326744 cup flaked coconut, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the perfect cooking temperature.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ground almonds. Add softened butter, then use your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown in the preheated oven, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and baking powder. Mix in eggs, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice until sugars dissolve. Pour mixture over baked crust.
  • Bake the dish for another 15 minutes until the lemon filling sets. Let it cool fully in the pan before slicing.