Lemon-Coconut Bites

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Coconut adds a new complement to the classic lemon bar.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
* 2 large eggs
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
* 1 (3.5-ounce) can sweetened flaked coconut, coarsely chopped
* 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* Powdered sugar
== Directions ==
# Lightly grease an 8" square pan; line with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing several inches of foil to extend over ends of pan.
# Grease foil.
# Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl
# Add 3/4 cup butter and combine with a pastry blender until crumbly.
# Press mixture into bottom of pan.
# Bake at 325° for 25 to 28 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
# Cool 15 minutes.
# Whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
# Pour lemon filling over crust.
# Combine coconut, 3 tablespoons butter, and 2 tablespoons flour with a pastry blender until crumbly.
# Sprinkle evenly over filling.
# Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set.
# Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
# Lift uncut brownies from pan, using aluminum foil handles.
# Cut into squares or triangles, or cut out circles, using a 1 1/2" round cutter.
# Dust with powdered sugar.
Yield: 16 squares or circles, or 32 triangles
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