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Lemon and Walnut squares have a sweet, nutty filling that contrasts deliciously with the refreshing lemon icing on top. They are the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie tray and the recipe is so easy to make!
Created by: April J Harris

Lemon and Walnut Squares

Course Dessert
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 12 squares

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • cups all purpose flour all purpose flour is also known as plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup dessicated or flaked coconut flaked coconut is preferable, but it's hard to find in the UK so I use dessicated
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • cups brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • For the icing
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups icing sugar icing sugar is also known as confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice you may not need it all

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ (170℃ or 160℃ for a fan oven).
  • Lightly butter an 8 inch square pan.
  • Cream together the butter, flour and white sugar. Pat the mixture into the pan.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Mix together the coconut, walnuts, brown sugar, baking powder and eggs in a medium bowl.
  • Spread the mixture over the base evenly.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 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.
  • When the squares are cool, make the frosting.
  • Beat together the ¼ cup softened butter and the confectioner's sugar.
  • Add the vanilla and beat together well.
  • Gradually add the lemon juice, a tablespoonful at a time, beating well after each addition until you get a smooth, spreadable frosting.
  • 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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