LEMON COCONUT BITES

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The tangy lemon flavor of this layered bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It takes me back to selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl. -Donna Biddle, Elmira, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in another small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until combined. Pour over crust; sprinkle with coconut. , Bake at 350° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.