Lemon Nut Bars

Submitted by Dienia B.

"1930's Neligh Ne cookbook; 2 layers; coconut and walnuts. No temperature was given for oven; I am guessing 400 degrees Fahrenheit; watch them."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1st LAYER

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar

• 2nd LAYER

• 3 eggs
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup coconut
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

directions

1. 1st layer:

2. Mix flour, butter and brown sugar.
3. Press into a 13x9x2 pan.
4. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. 2nd layer:

6. Mix eggs, brown sugar, salt, walnuts, coconut, lemon juice and lemon zest.
7. Pour over 1st layer.
8. Bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Do not cut into bars until cool.