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Coconut-Lemon Squares
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe came from a Christmas edition ladies magazine, but I can't remember which one. They are very rich, but oh so delicious!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
1 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. Cream butter and 1/2 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add 1 cup flour and 1/2 tsp salt, mixing well.
3. Press mixture evenly into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
4. Combine remaining ingredients in small mixing bowl.
5. Spread evenly over baked mixture.
6. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until light brown.
7. Let cool slightly.
8. Beat butter and powdered sugar until well mixed.
9. Add lemon juice and lemon peel, mixing well.
10. Spread lemon frosting on top.
11. Cut into squares.
By RecipeOfHealth.com