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Holiday Lemon Dream Bars Recipe

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Brighten your holiday dessert table with these delightful Holiday Lemon Dream Bars, featuring a buttery crust topped with a rich coconut and nut filling, all finished with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfectly balanced with sweet and zesty flavors, these bars are a festive treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Filling

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Cut the butter into the flour and sugar using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  2. Press crust into pan: Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8 inch baking pan to form an even layer.
  3. Bake crust: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  4. Mix filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  5. Spread filling: Evenly spread the filling mixture over the baked crust.
  6. Bake bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set.
  7. Prepare glaze: While the bars are baking, mix the grated lemon rind, lemon juice, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Frost bars: Once the bars are done baking, remove them from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before frosting with the lemon glaze.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely so the glaze sets before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • For best texture, ensure the butter is cold when cutting into the dry ingredients for the crust.
  • You can substitute walnuts or pecans for the chopped nuts to vary flavor.
  • Use fresh lemons for the best citrus flavor in the glaze.
  • Let bars cool completely before cutting to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Holiday lemon bars, lemon dessert, coconut bars, nut bars, festive treats, lemon glaze, holiday baking

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