Almond Coconut Lemon Bars Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3/4 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:3 large eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon baking powderConfectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, almonds and lemon zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, coconut, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; pour over the hot crust. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares.