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Squares: Lemon Coconut Squares II

Source of Recipe

Golden Dreams Bed and Breakfast - posted by meryl at mimi's exchange


List of Ingredients

Ingredients Base:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:
3 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 Tablespoons grated lemon rind
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded coconut




Recipe

Base: With electric mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar. Mix in flour until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Topping: In medium bowl, combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, lemon juice, rind, baking powder, and salt. Stir in coconut. Using clean beaters, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into egg yolk mixture. Spread over the base.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nearly set. Let cool in pan. Cut into squares or bars.

Makes: About 54 squares.


NOTE: Can substitute lime for the lemon. These freeze very well.