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Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, almonds and lemon
peel; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; pulse just
until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake
at 350° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar,
coconut, lemon juice, flour, lemon peel and baking powder; pour over the hot

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crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Yield: 3-4 dozen.