Lemon-Coconut Squares

Name: Lemon-Coconut Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 35 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups); 1 cup sugar, divided; ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 2 eggs; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. flour; ½ tsp. baking powder; ¼ tsp. salt; ⅓ cup flaked coconut

Every sweet, chewy bite is better than the last. Prepped in just 10 minutes, this is what you're bringing next time.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 20 servings, one square each.

Ingredient list

35 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups)
1 cup sugar, divided
¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 eggs
¼ cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
⅓ cup flaked coconut

Directions

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

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

Bake 25 to 30 min. or until center is set and top is lightly browned. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled before cutting to serve. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.