LEMON DREAM BARS

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This is my Mom's recipe-she's 88 and has been baking these for years at Christmas time, along with 11 other varities of cookies. These have coconut in them and is one of our families favorites!

Provided by Barbara Kipp

Categories     Cookies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 c butter
2 c all purpose flour
4 Tbsp sugar
4 eggs
1 c light brown sugar
1 1/2 c coconut
1 c chopped nuts (i use pecans)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
4 Tbsp grated lemon rind
4 Tbsp lemon juice
2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cut butter into the flour and the 4 tbs.sugar until fine. Press firmly into ungreased metal pan 9x13. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min. until set but not brown. Combine in mixing bowl the 4 beaten eggs,the brown sugar,coconut, nuts, salt, baking powder, and vanilla-mix well. Spread on partially baked dough. Bake at 350 25 to 30 min. Frost immediately. Cool
  • 2. Lemon Frosting Combine the lemon rind, lemon juice and powdered sugar-mix until smooth.

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