Lemon Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Bars

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1 cup fresh coconut -- grated
1 cup walnuts -- chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest -- grated
1 cup powdered sugar

Mix 2 cups flour with 1/4 cup sugar. Blend in butter until finely mixed.
Press into a jelly roll pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Beat together eggs, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Stir in
coconut and nuts. Spread filling over crust and return pan to oven. Bake 25
minutes more.
Blend lemon juice, zest, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on hot
cookies. Cool and cut into bars.

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