===Ingredients===

  * ½ Cup margarine or butter (1 stick)
  * ¼ Cup confectioner's sugar
  * 1 Cup sifted flour
  * 1 Tsp grated lemon zest
  * 2 Eggs, well beaten
  * 1 Cup sugar
  * 2 Tsp flour
  * ½ Tsp salt
  * ½ Cup chopped dates
  * 1 Cup shredded coconut
  * 1 Tbsp lemon juice

===Technique===
  - Cream margarine with sugar. Blend in one cup flour. Pat into bottom of an 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. 
  - Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar and lemon zest. Beat until lemon colored. Blend in two tablespoons flour, salt, dates, coconut and lemon juice. 
  - Spoon over prepared crust and bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool on rack and cut in squares. Makes 16 bars.