The Best Crunchy Lemon Squares Recipe

My crunchy lemon squares recipe is the perfect thing in the spring. My kids don’t like anything lemon flavored, however, both my husband and I love lemon-flavored desserts. So, when I make my lemon bars the two of us get them all to ourselves. Do you think that is mean? I think it is inventive. It is like making a special dessert just for the two of us. You can also learn how to make my unique and delicious crunchy lemon squares below. Then just whip up a batch for dessert tonight.

This one was first published on March 11, 2013, but I am republishing with more information.

Crunchy Lemon Squares Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats (uncooked)
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Then grease the sides and bottom of an 8 x 8 baking pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
3. Combine oats, flour, coconut, nuts, sugar, baking powder, and melted butter in a medium-sized bowl.
4. Then stir to form a crumbly mixture.
5. Pat half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Stir until combined.
7. Then pour the lemon mixture on top of the crust that is already in the baking pan.
8. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
9. Then bake for 40 – 45 minutes or until lightly brown.
10. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.

We dove right into our pan of lemon squares and loved every minute of it. I only do the lemon trick once or twice a year but it works like a charm. I can do something just for my husband and me without half of it being eaten by the kids before he even gets home.

Has that ever happened to you? That chocolate cake will be wiped clean in no time flat, huh? Find something your husband loves and your kids shy away from and you have the perfect anniversary or birthday surprise.

I love to do those little things in life to show each of my family members I care. Things like their favorite recipe, a special gift on their birthday, a night out, a weekend away, plus any number of other things. Nothing says love like dessert…..to me anyway!

So, give these crunchy lemon squares a try. I know you and your husband will love them….but maybe not your kids!

So, do you love these lemon bars and want more recipe ideas? Try the links below as well!

• Lemonade Cupcakes: The Best Recipe Ever!
• Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade for One!
• Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake Recipe
• Strawberry and Lemon Muffins
• Mini Frozen Lemonade Pies

You can also print the recipe for these lemon squares using the recipe card below.

Total Time 1 hour hour

Crunchy Lemon Squares Recipe

Make these delectable lemon bars for dessert tonight!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup oats uncooked
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 6 lemons

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Then grease the sides and bottom of an 8 x 8 baking pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
• Combine oats, flour, coconut, nuts, sugar, baking powder, and melted butter in a medium-sized bowl.
• Then stir to form a crumbly mixture.
• Pat half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• In a separate bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Stir until combined.
• Then pour the lemon mixture on top of the crust that is already in the baking pan.
• Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
• Then bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.

Nutrition Facts

Crunchy Lemon Squares Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 152mg7%

Potassium 327mg9%

Carbohydrates 55g18%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 37g41%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 433IU9%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 169mg17%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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