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A very nice square. I find most people enjoy lemon so a great addition to a cookie, square platter at an event. Quick and simple to make as well.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ubu"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recommendation to add 1 1\/2 teas. baking powder and some lemon zest. I also baked the filling without the coconut for 10 minutes, then added it on top so it browns. The taste is so refreshing! They are a tad sticky though, so we find it easier to eat with a fork and plate, rather than pick up and eat with fingers. These are delicious, and I will definitely make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe as is and they were good but my husband and I thought they needed to be a little sweeter and wanted the coconut more on top and not in the bars. I made them again and OMG I want to eat the whole pan! This is what I did different. Instead of 1\/2 cup lemon juice, I used 1\/4 cup lemon juice and 1\/4 cup orange juice. I also cooked it with the filling for about 10 minutes, then added the coconut and cooked for about 10-12 minutes more. The coconut went in the batter but also stayed on top some and got a little toasted. These were sooooooo good, I will be making them again and again with the modifications.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTooth"},"reviewBody":"Made these today and did what others suggested and added lemon zest. Can you spell delicious!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPizza"},"reviewBody":"These were excellent, especially cold. I added a tad extra lemon juice and some zest to give it more lemon flavor!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"
These were pretty simple to make and turned out delicious! I like them a little more lemony so I added lemon zest to the filling. Also, I waited until about 5 minutes from being done to add the coconut on the top and moved the rack from the center of oven up one so the coconut could get just a little toasted. After they cooled, I sprinkled powdered sugar on top. My husband liked them warm but I think they are even better cold the next day.<\/p>
I think I am going to try these with lime also!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedClover"},"reviewBody":"Made these delicious lemon squares. The coconut and lemon flavors went very well together. I made the recipe as is and was very pleased. I used desiccated coconut which was all I had. I prefer using the desiccated coconut over the flaked coconut because the texture is much better. Every one liked them, especially those who like lemon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanClover"},"reviewBody":"Great lemon bar! Family loved them! I increased flour in crust as suggested in previous reviews and it turned out great! Can't eat just one. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedButton"},"reviewBody":"I thought these were great. I plan on making them again next week. Probably shouldn't though since me and hubby ate the whole 13x9 pan in 3 days, lol. Loved em","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCloud"},"reviewBody":"I added 1 tsp of grated lemon peel to the crust and 1 tsp of grated lemon peel to the filling. These were a big hit with my husband and my coworkers. I will definitely make these again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sharonhackett"},"reviewBody":"Oh my - I loved these. I think they are perfect as is. I may have overcooked them slightly. They are a flat little bar. Which is nice because they are quite lemony.Next time I'll watch more carefully . They got a little too brown after 25 minutes , but were still delicious. Unfortunately I still ate more than half of them myselfOk two thirds :0)Thank you for this recipeI can't wait to bring it somewhere!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWeights"},"reviewBody":"These bars are nice and tangy. I added some lemon peel for a more intense flavour.Very nice recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBottle"},"reviewBody":"Very good, and super easy. Added a little bit of lemon zest to the filling to up the lemon flavour.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTooth"},"reviewBody":"I've been making these bars since they were published, not in the M\/J 98 issue as stated, but the premier issue J\/F of 98. I too use lemon zest. I also put them in a slightly smaller pan than the 13x9 for a higher bar and cook 10 minutes more.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLobster"},"reviewBody":"Lemon coconut squares are good to eat and so easy to make, we make them whenever we have all the ingredients. They're delicious and so much fun to play with, my family makes them whenever they're playing with food.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLeaf"},"reviewBody":"I made these as is. But used a 9\u00d79 pan, and used 1 and a half teaspoons baking powder, so they raised more. They are delishous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePizza"},"reviewBody":"Made them this weekend and everyone loved them. They were deliciosos! Very easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLobster"},"reviewBody":"Lemon coconut squares turn out so nicely, my family simply loves them. We make them whenever we have all the ingredients and it's definitely going in my recipe box.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGoggles"},"reviewBody":"These were good but I agree with others that it doesn't look like the photo. The photo actually looks like powdered sugar has been sprinkled on top, which isn't part of the recipe. My bars didn't come out as thick as the photo. I may try these bars again but I will use a 9x9 pan and scale back the crust quantity to accommodate the smaller pan. I actually used lime juice instead of lemon, it worked pretty well and definitely worked with the coconut.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleWeights"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I made a few changes based on a similar recipe and comments about the thin crust. I used 2 c flour, 1 c confectioner sugar and 2 sticks (1 c) butter for the crust to make a thicker crust. I added the zest of 1 lemon to the filling. 1 lemon did not yield 1\/2 c of juice so I added orange juice to make 1\/2 c. I would cook filling til lightly brown to ensure filling is done. Cool in fridge about 2 hours to ensure cleanly cut squares. I got lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. The thicker crust is really good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I made these for a reception and they were a huge hit. A light refreshing taste of lemon evened out by the not too sweet wonderful shortbread crust. These also travel well. I cut them into small squares and used parchment paper between the layers in a lidded container. They made a two hour trip in a cooler and transferred beautifully to a serving dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAnchor"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019m really sorry I wasted my ingredients on this recipe. I thought it would taste a little bit like lemon. I can barely taste ANY lemon. It basically tastes like a really sweet custard. 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It basically tastes like a really sweet custard. I would re-name it custard bars.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2020 19:48","GUID":"f08f481cc01b4181a6fd3d0d4de323af","MemberId":9822128,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Sara","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2020 19:48"},{"Comment":"I baked these until the edges were quite dark and the top was golden, but they did not become firm; pretty sticky. They certainly are delicious though!!!","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/23\/2019 23:08","GUID":"a4f1a491dc244dcba494f0edeb5bd2e0","MemberId":1412832,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"maelam","SubmittedDate":"09\/23\/2019 23:08"},{"Comment":"I made this recipe exactly except I added a 1\/2 Tsp. baking powder more like another viewer suggested. They turned out well","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/21\/2019 18:45","GUID":"315320ba1c7148f7bc6f1619f382a807","MemberId":9679167,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Janelle","SubmittedDate":"07\/21\/2019 18:45"},{"Comment":"Great flavor and easy to make, loved the addition of coconut!","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/14\/2019 10:56","GUID":"98DFE1080CD13590B56D8DAE24384C90","MemberId":92779,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JMartinelli13","SubmittedDate":"05\/14\/2019 10:56"},{"Comment":"I made these as is. But used a 9\u00d79 pan, and used 1 and a half teaspoons baking powder, so they raised more. They are delishous!","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/09\/2019 16:26","GUID":"6fae91b07eda4aae93ffbd8df5863470","MemberId":6393867,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sharonsedlak","SubmittedDate":"04\/09\/2019 16:26"},{"Comment":"
Made these delicious lemon squares. The coconut and lemon flavors went very well together. I made the recipe as is and was very pleased. I used desiccated coconut which was all I had. I prefer using the desiccated coconut over the flaked coconut because the texture is much better. Every one liked them, especially those who like lemon.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/28\/2016 22:25","GUID":"0c3f77eaaa7b4863979f2eb0a85156a9","MemberId":2245457,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Martha Ensminger","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2016 22:24"},{"Comment":"
I added 1 T grated coconut to filling and some lemon grated peel. 1\/4 conf sugar to the egg mi and lemon peel. put coconut under the broiler then sprinkled with conf sugar (also 1T flour) to the egg mixture. yummy<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/18\/2016 14:33","GUID":"49edd584e33e4b4aa34a9a1c61d37ba1","MemberId":8775380,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pskall","SubmittedDate":"02\/18\/2016 14:33"},{"Comment":"
Oh my - I loved these. I think they are perfect as is. I may have overcooked them slightly. They are a flat little bar. Which is nice because they are quite lemony.<\/p>
Next time I'll watch more carefully . They got a little too brown after 25 minutes , but were still delicious. Unfortunately I still ate more than half of them myself<\/p>
Ok two thirds :0)<\/p>
Thank you for this recipe<\/p>
I can't wait to bring it somewhere!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2015 05:08","GUID":"dd05911438a648e4b91cc1c1f88c5d4d","MemberId":8395909,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sharonhackett","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2015 05:08"},{"Comment":"
I added 1 tsp of grated lemon peel to the crust and 1 tsp of grated lemon peel to the filling. These were a big hit with my husband and my coworkers. I will definitely make these again!!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2015 16:03","GUID":"1df9d80124514ed4a40c06292f99570f","MemberId":7688063,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MOTCook","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2015 16:03"},{"Comment":"
Made using some coconut in the crust and more sprinkled on top for the last couple minutes to toast. Halved the recipe and made it in an 8x8 glass pan. Used 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp orange juice for the 1\/4 cup lemon juice it called for. Added about 1 tsp orange zest to the batter too. Sprinkled the top with powdered sugar after taking it out of the oven at the very end. Turned out yummy, but all the layers were very thin.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2015 00:54","GUID":"a3796589752e49c6a1eb880850019c1e","MemberId":1807985,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"keverwann","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2015 00:54"},{"Comment":"
These were pretty simple to make and turned out delicious! I like them a little more lemony so I added lemon zest to the filling. Also, I waited until about 5 minutes from being done to add the coconut on the top and moved the rack from the center of oven up one so the coconut could get just a little toasted. After they cooled, I sprinkled powdered sugar on top. My husband liked them warm but I think they are even better cold the next day.<\/p>
I think I am going to try these with lime also!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2015 18:09","GUID":"e9f110407a2748cfa986b7ac5f2d24ae","MemberId":4466584,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"carachristiana","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2015 18:05"},{"Comment":"
These are great! My kids don't like coconut so I left it out and sprinkled powder sugar on top after it cools slightly.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2014 22:41","GUID":"1b51cdf2680f441d908c4b4f71869979","MemberId":4750178,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dolcha","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2014 22:41"},{"Comment":"
Great lemon bar! Family loved them! I increased flour in crust as suggested in previous reviews and it turned out great! Can't eat just one. :)<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"950ae10af7cc49f7a767d8a71c554ba7","MemberId":6947323,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"5173nancy","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2014 07:02"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! I made a few changes based on a similar recipe and comments about the thin crust. I used 2 c flour, 1 c confectioner sugar and 2 sticks (1 c) butter for the crust to make a thicker crust. I added the zest of 1 lemon to the filling. 1 lemon did not yield 1\/2 c of juice so I added orange juice to make 1\/2 c. I would cook filling til lightly brown to ensure filling is done. Cool in fridge about 2 hours to ensure cleanly cut squares. I got lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. The thicker crust is really good.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2014 20:48","GUID":"98b4a49f0b61459088038f76c0bed610","MemberId":6474188,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"haliwa90","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2014 20:47"},{"Comment":"
These were good but I agree with others that it doesn't look like the photo. The photo actually looks like powdered sugar has been sprinkled on top, which isn't part of the recipe. My bars didn't come out as thick as the photo. I may try these bars again but I will use a 9x9 pan and scale back the crust quantity to accommodate the smaller pan. I actually used lime juice instead of lemon, it worked pretty well and definitely worked with the coconut.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6e2331b5ec6c4184b6a58882b9894a1e","MemberId":2393464,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"ajd009","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2013 22:07"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"09\/06\/2013 18:24","GUID":"98e10f345c894b19b89c0a1094a442b7","MemberId":993350,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"saralyn_06","SubmittedDate":"09\/06\/2013 18:24"},{"Comment":"
I made this recipe as is and they were good but my husband and I thought they needed to be a little sweeter and wanted the coconut more on top and not in the bars. I made them again and OMG I want to eat the whole pan! This is what I did different. Instead of 1\/2 cup lemon juice, I used 1\/4 cup lemon juice and 1\/4 cup orange juice. I also cooked it with the filling for about 10 minutes, then added the coconut and cooked for about 10-12 minutes more. The coconut went in the batter but also stayed on top some and got a little toasted. These were sooooooo good, I will be making them again and again with the modifications.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"06\/21\/2013 23:15","GUID":"f203cc168f8b4ce0934539242f17ecb1","MemberId":7308836,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Autumn214","SubmittedDate":"06\/21\/2013 23:15"},{"Comment":"
While it is hot*<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 23:21","GUID":"c8bb421a7fb04ba5a4a6525fd8bf4440","MemberId":7292000,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"AM2016","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 23:22"},{"Comment":"
This was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again. However, it was a little too sweet so I might reduce the amount of sugar I put in. Otherwise, it was yummy. The picture looks a lot different than the way it turned out. Next time I will probably sprinkle the coconut on it as soon as I take it out of the oven while it is out. Sprinkling it on the raw batter makes it sink into it and it doesn't show up on top as in the pic. It gives it a marbly look. I used maybe 1\/4 cup of shredded coconut because I didn't want to overpower the taste of the lemon with that of coconut. Using 3\/4 cup as suggested would have made it even sweeter than it already was for me.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 23:21","GUID":"c8bb421a7fb04ba5a4a6525fd8bf4440","MemberId":7292000,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"AM2016","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 23:21"},{"Comment":"
I made these for a reception and they were a huge hit. A light refreshing taste of lemon evened out by the not too sweet wonderful shortbread crust. These also travel well. I cut them into small squares and used parchment paper between the layers in a lidded container. They made a two hour trip in a cooler and transferred beautifully to a serving dish.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"04\/16\/2013 09:32","GUID":"c94d2b93886d426886a95a9f98535498","MemberId":3214597,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ocsurfmama","SubmittedDate":"04\/16\/2013 09:32"},{"Comment":"
I thought these were great. I plan on making them again next week. Probably shouldn't though since me and hubby ate the whole 13x9 pan in 3 days, lol. Loved em<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2013 07:01","GUID":"ca31335222204f358d4fe2cddca3160c","MemberId":2342652,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bernerlover","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2013 07:01"},{"Comment":"
Made these today and did what others suggested and added lemon zest. Can you spell delicious!!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2013 15:55","GUID":"C16BBEA3D612427BB2014FF3B5D978E5","MemberId":2978808,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sjtvice","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2013 15:55"},{"Comment":"
I've been making these bars since they were published, not in the M\/J 98 issue as stated, but the premier issue J\/F of 98. I too use lemon zest. I also put them in a slightly smaller pan than the 13x9 for a higher bar and cook 10 minutes more.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/24\/2012 15:58","GUID":"763C9D454C1DF8FB08767C7C6468079C","MemberId":29186,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sprowl","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2012 15:58"},{"Comment":"
Love those bars because there are no need to make the frosting . . .<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2011 02:47","GUID":"86FD67FC4C244A3BB811A3DBED675030","MemberId":2912334,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mdrubel","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2011 02:47"},{"Comment":"
Very good, and super easy. Added a little bit of lemon zest to the filling to up the lemon flavour.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2010 14:59","GUID":"efcbc453edc847cfbf2099afdcab5829","MemberId":5112860,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Jessica2783","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2010 14:59"},{"Comment":"
Have been making these lemon bars for a few years now. I love this recipe. It is easy to prepare and serves up a refreshing \"hit\" of lemon flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"09\/19\/2010 13:53","GUID":"45a2df27c48d4268a7426c4d899e0b75","MemberId":5122284,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"QuiltyDeb","SubmittedDate":"09\/19\/2010 13:53"},{"Comment":"
Made them this weekend and everyone loved them. They were deliciosos! Very easy to make.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2010 13:29","GUID":"2e3e32f9889846b7adaebdaca010deb4","MemberId":4862059,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ema60","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2010 13:29"},{"Comment":"
These bars are nice and tangy. I added some lemon peel for a more intense flavour.<\/p>
Very nice recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"07\/10\/2010 22:08","GUID":"b9a32f80dde44912a254e2cfd8fb70e3","MemberId":5079148,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dettegoulding","SubmittedDate":"07\/10\/2010 22:08"},{"Comment":"
Lemon coconut squares are good to eat and so easy to make, we make them whenever we have all the ingredients. They're delicious and so much fun to play with, my family makes them whenever they're playing with food.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"04\/27\/2010 12:58","GUID":"f6f630afa38f4ac49327439e571d7887","MemberId":4389335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tkarinas","SubmittedDate":"04\/27\/2010 21:27"},{"Comment":"
Lemon coconut squares turn out so nicely, my family simply loves them. We make them whenever we have all the ingredients and it's definitely going in my recipe box.<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"04\/27\/2010 12:58","GUID":"f6f630afa38f4ac49327439e571d7887","MemberId":4389335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tkarinas","SubmittedDate":"04\/27\/2010 12:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2010 20:20","GUID":"9048f8974589453eba90f8e46d31862a","MemberId":4988540,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"leonamarie","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2010 20:20"},{"Comment":"
Easy, delicious...I've made it 4 time already since May...my family and friends love it!!<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2009 22:12","GUID":"3b1bdee3dc6d46d08d01e21ffae45816","MemberId":2896624,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jwestgb","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2009 22:13"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51339,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43687,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312036,"name":"Edible Gifts","slug":"edible-gifts","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311971,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you're making edible gifts for Christmas or need a homemade way to say thank-you, your friends and neighbors will be thrilled with these unique treats.","parent":310796,"count":3066,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/edible-gifts\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Coconut Bites"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n