Best 7 Lemon Coconut Party Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Lemon Coconut Party Squares, a delectable treat that combines the vibrant zest of lemon with the tropical sweetness of coconut. These irresistible bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy family get-together, or simply a sweet craving. With a crisp and buttery shortbread crust, a luscious lemon filling, and a sprinkling of toasted coconut, these squares offer a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and nutty flavors. Our collection of recipes includes variations to suit every taste preference, including a gluten-free option and a delightful lemon coconut cream cheese version. Get ready to impress your guests or create a special moment for yourself with these irresistible Lemon Coconut Party Squares.

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LEMON COCONUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Lemon Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed. Pour over crust; sprinkle coconut evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

BEST LEMON SQUARES



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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.

Provided by beth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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.

LEMONY COCONUT BARS



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These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for a zingy twist. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; gradually beat in flour, mixing well., Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, lemon zest and extracts until blended. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spread over crust., Bake until golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm filling. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON BARS WITH COCONUT



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There is coconut in this lemon bar recipe, but rest assured it is not a dominant flavor. If you would like, you can also up the amount of zest for a more prominent lemon flavor.

Provided by Morgan3

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Lemon Bar Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups white sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar for crust in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbles form. Press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine sugar, coconut, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Remove crust from the oven and pour filling over top. Return to the oven and bake until just golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 21 g

LEMON-COCONUT TOFU SQUARES



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Tofu does dessert: Combined with sugar, lemons, coconut oil, and whole wheat, it provides the basis for an airy, ethereal lemon square.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup silken tofu
3/4 cup cane sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch-square baking dish with oil, then line with parchment, leaving an overhang, and brush parchment with oil. Set aside.
  • Make the crust: Stir together 1/2 cup oil, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and stir until just combined. Press dough into prepared dish and bake until pale golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Process tofu, sugar, lemon zest and juice, baking powder, and flour in a food processor until smooth. Pour onto baked crust and bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes more. Let cool completely, then dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 45 g

LEMON COCONUT PARTY SQUARES



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I love these no bake Lemon Coconut Squares, as I love anything with lemon in it. They are really popular in Australia and you often get them at morning and afternoon teas.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 1 Tray

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
4 ounces butter
8 ounces milk arrowroot biscuits, finely crushed (a plain sweet cookie)
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 cup coconut
1 3/4 cups icing sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 ounce butter
2 tablespoons coconut

Steps:

  • Put condensed milk and butter in a small pan, stir over gentle heat until butter has melted and mixture is combined.
  • Add lemon rind and coconut to biscuit crumbs, mix well.
  • Add butter and milk mixture to crumb mixture, mix together well with your hands.
  • Press into a greased lamington tray (11in x 7in).
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Ice with lemon icing, sprinkle with coconut.
  • When the icing has set, cut into squares.
  • Lemon Icing: Combine sifted icing sugar, lemon juice and soft butter in a bowl.
  • Mix well to make a smooth icing.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh lemons and coconut.
  • If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a microplane grater.
  • To make sure the squares are evenly cooked, rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These lemon coconut party squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a bright lemon flavor and a hint of coconut. The squares are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. Whether you are serving them at a party or packing them in your lunchbox, these squares are sure to be a hit.

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