Lemon Coconut Squares

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10 min

total time

4 hr 40 min

Makes 20 servings, 1 square each.

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What You Need

1-1/3 cups finely crushed Nilla Vanilla Wafers

1 cup granulated sugar, divided

1/4 cup margarine, melted

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

2 eggs

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 Tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. Magic Baking Powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup desiccated coconut

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the margarine and lemon peel until well blended. Press evenly into 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 8 minutes.

BEAT eggs and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar in small bowl until thickened. Add lemon juice, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Pour over crust; sprinkle with coconut.

BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until centre is set and top is lightly browned. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Cut into 20 squares to serve. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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This was great! Very tasty, easy to make. I used butter instead of margarine - no problem. Desiccated is shredded, nothing special! I will make this again for sure!
posted by WFIERENS | on 3/27/2013

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I have made these twice and they are quick and easy to prepare and bake. I've used graham crumbs both times because I had them at home. I'm looking forward to making them again using the Nilla wafers.
posted by jin777 | on 2/17/2013

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This was very yummy! Everyone loved it. I even doubled my coconut. I overbaked it too and it turned out anyway.
posted by lynnemcnally | on 9/23/2010

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very awesome reciepe!! awesome alternative to chocolate soo yummy!
posted by Lanner07 | on 11/29/2008

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These are delicious! If you substitute the lemon with orange its even better....absolutely awesome!
posted by crab_apple | on 6/16/2007

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These were so good that people who hate coconut were asking if there were more! I've made these more than once and will continue to.
posted by Solarcat | on 12/14/2006

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They were alright. I think I may have over cooked them a bit so that didn't help. I don't think I try it again anyway.
posted by a cook | on 8/6/2006

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they tasted good but they needed twice the filling and there was too must crust
posted by mommyshand | on 5/19/2006

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love it! just what i was looking for
posted by a cook | on 5/9/2006

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Made this and had a problem with the crust, but everyone thought they were good.
posted by dscanlan1126 | on 1/3/2006