EASY LEMON CURD BARS

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A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the combination of the nutty crust and zippy lemon curd.-Donna Spenser, New Virginia, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Set aside 1 cup mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes., Spread lemon curd over crust. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, almonds and reserved topping mixture; sprinkle over lemon curd., Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.