Lemon-Coconut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Base: In medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, coconut, crushed soda crackers, lemon rind and baking soda.
2. 2
   With a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Reserving 1 cup of flour mixture, press remainder evenly over base of greased 8-inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   Lemon Filling: In medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs and lemon rind.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat, whisking all the time for 7 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted.
7. 7
   Pour lemon filling over base; sprinkle evenly with reserved flour mixture.
8. 8
   Bake in 350 oven 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Let cool in pan before cutting into squares.