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Lemon Nut Bar
Mix together thoroughly
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
Press firmly into bottom of a lightly greased oblong pan 13x9x2
Bake 10 minutes in moderate oven 350°
Meanwhile mix together thoroughly
3 eggs well beaten
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Stir in 1 cup finely shredded cocoanut
1/2 cup seedless raisins or dates
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon rind
Spread evenly over the partially baked bottom layer.
Bake about 25 minutes in 350° oven
Top will be lightly brown. Cut into bars when cool.
More Recipes For You To Enjoy:I’ve been looking for my recipe like this. Mine was misplaced. Only we call them “Lem-o-nut bars”. I knew the ingredients, but was unsure of the amounts. Thanks for posting this. P S. Our recipe was from Pennsylvania. A favorite for holidays.