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Lemon and Walnut Squares

December 16, 2013 by April Harris 16 Comments

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Lemon and Walnut Squares

These easy to make Lemon and Walnut squares have a sweet, nutty filling that is the perfect foil to the zingy lemon icing on top. A favourite of my late Mom – who liked all things lemony – they make a great addition to any Christmas cookie tray.

The recipe is a bit of a mystery as I don’t recall my Mom ever saying where she got it. The paper is so brittle now I’m guessing the recipe is from the 1940’s or 50’s but other than that I have no clue.

Lemon Squares

One thing I do know though is that these Lemon and Walnut Squares really are delicious!

Lemon and Walnut Squares
 
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Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1¼ cups brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • For the icing
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice (you may not need it all)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ (170℃ or 160℃ for a fan oven).
  2. Lightly butter an 8 inch square pan.
  3. Cream together the butter, flour and white sugar. Pat the mixture into the pan.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Mix together the coconut, walnuts, brown sugar, baking powder and eggs in a medium bowl.
  6. Spread the mixture over the base evenly.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. The squares often look very brown when they come out of the oven but don’t worry, that is exactly as it should be. Set them aside to cool.
  9. When the squares are cool, make the frosting.
  10. Beat together the ¼ cup softened butter and the confectioner's sugar.
  11. Add the vanilla and beat together well.
  12. Gradually add the lemon juice, a tablespoonful at a time, beating well after each addition until you get a smooth, spreadable frosting.
  13. Spread the frosting over the squares in the pan. Chill in the fridge before cutting in small squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.
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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Family Recipes, Featured Front Page Slider, Food, Squares and Brownies Tagged With: Christmas baking, Christmas Cookie Trays, Christmas desserts, how to make walnut and lemon squares, lemon, lemon and walnut squares, walnut

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Comments

  1. Swathi says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Looks delicious April I love it,I love the crunch of walnut and tangy lemon perfect for any time of the day.

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    • April Harris says

      December 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you, Swathi!

      Reply
  2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Sounds sooo good, and how wonderful to have a cherished family recipe to keep. Love that you continue to make it!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 4, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you, Patricia! Family food history is something I’m really passionate about 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:26 am

    I love discovering treasured family recipes and these looks delicious!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Me too, Linda 🙂 And thank you!

      Reply
  4. Joanne T Ferguson says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:21 am

    G’day Love reading and seeing your family recipes April!
    Cheers! Joanne Pinned, yummed

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    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Joanne! I really appreciate the pin and yum too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Debi @ Life Currents says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    My mom would totally love these! I think I’ll make them for her for Christmas. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      My pleasure, Debi! I hope your mom enjoys them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dan from Platter Talk says

    December 6, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Great looking bars here! Thanks so much for sharing this one.

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    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you, Dan 🙂

      Reply
  7. Claire says

    December 15, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Oh my, these look delicious April. I would love to reach out and grab one now, for breakfast too 🙂 Thanks for linking up to The Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you can join me today.

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    • April Harris says

      December 15, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Claire!

      Reply
  8. Carol says

    December 23, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    This sounds so yummy April! Yum! You always have the best desserts. Merry Christmas!

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    • April Harris says

      December 23, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Carol 🙂 Merry Christmas!

      Reply

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