Lemon Bars With Coconut Shortbread Crust

The combination of coconut and lemon makes for a unique and delicious flavor.
These bars are easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat.

These bars may be a bit too sweet for some people.
The texture may be a bit crumbly if not cooked long enough.

Although these bars are not particularly healthy, consuming in moderation can boost mood and provide a small dose of vitamin C from the lemons.

	1 1/4 cups flour
	1/3 cup powdered sugar
	1 pinch salt
	1/2 cup cold butter ( cut into cubes )
	1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut , toasted
	3/4 cup sugar
	2 large eggs
	1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
	2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
	1 1/2 teaspoons flour
	1/2 teaspoon baking powder
	1 pinch salt
	powdered sugar , for sprinkling

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F
2.	Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until well mixed
3.	Add in cubed butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal
4.	Mix in toasted coconut
5.	Press mixture into a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes
6.	While crust is baking, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon peel, flour, baking powder, and salt
7.	Pour mixture over baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes
8.	Let cool before sprinkling with powdered sugar and serving