Golden Dreams
Bed and Breakfast

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Specialty Recipe

Lemon-Coconut Squares

Pucker up! These fresh flavored treats will be a favorite with lemon lovers. You could substitute lime for the lemon. These freeze very well!

Ingredients Base:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:

3 eggs, separated

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 Tablespoons grated lemon rind

2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded coconut

Base: With electric mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar. Mix in flour until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Topping: In medium bowl, combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, lemon juice, rind, baking powder, and salt. Stir in coconut. Using clean beaters, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into egg yolk mixture. Spread over the base.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nearly set. Let cool in pan. Cut into squares or bars.

Makes: About 54 squares. Prep. time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 30 to 35 minutes.

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