Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are probably one of my favorite desserts to make and eat.  My in-laws have a lemon tree so I was given a basket full of lemons and a request to make lemon bars.  I love coconut so I tried something new with this recipe.  This is a creamy lemon bar atop a buttery crust.  Enjoy!

1/3 cup butter

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1/4 cup coconut (optional)

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 Tbsp flour

4 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

6 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp baking powder

Beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.  Add the 1/4 cup sugar; beat till combined.  Beat in the 1 cup flour till crumbly.  Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8X8 inch baking pan.  Bake in a 350 oven for 15-18 minutes.  When done spread evenly the 1/4 cup coconut onto the crust.

In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the 4 Tbsp flour, lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder.  Beat 2 minutes or till combined.  When the pastry crust is done,  pour the filling on top of the coconut.  Bake for 35 minutes or until center is set.

Out of the oven

Finished product!

TGIF!