Lemon Squares III

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups butter
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt , Optional
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.

2. 2

   Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.

3. 3

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.