Family Favorites: Mom’s Lemon Bars
these lemon bars are truly a family (and friend… and neighbor… and coworker) favorite. they’re super simple & perfect for a summer treat!
Ingredients:
Crust
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 sticks of butter
Topping
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp lemon zest
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 bag (14oz) shredded coconut
Step 1
Heat oven to 350° F, then line an 9x11 baking pan with lightly greased foil
Step 2
To make crust, mix flour, sugar and butter with a food processor (or pastry blender) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Step 3
Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pan and bake for 20 min (until golden)
Step 4
To make topping, beat eggs, sugar, flour and lemon juice in a large bowl until well mixed, then add lemon zest & coconut
Step 5
Spread over baked crust and bake for 25 to 30 min
Step 6
Let cool in pan then cut into bars
