Lemon Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
2 eggs, separated
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 (use 325\u00b0 if using glass dish). Reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish, pat coconut on bottom of buttered 9 x 9-inch baking pan; set aside.
In large mixer bowl, beat egg yolks.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and butter; beat until smooth.
Stir in flour and salt.
In small bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks; fold into sweetened condensed milk mixture and turn into prepared pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched.