Lemon Coconut Squares

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prep time

10 min

total time

4 hr 40 min

Makes 20 servings, 1 square each.

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kraft

recipe by: kraft

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.