Vegan Lemon Bars

Step 1

Turn oven to 350˚F

Step 2

Oil 9x13 pan with either coconut oil or vegan butter.

Step 3

Mix melted butter, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 4

Add the flour and combine.

Step 5

Add dough into greased pan and even it out in the pan with a spatula or your hands.

Step 6

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges slightly brown.

Step 7

After 10 minutes of the crust cooking, add lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut cream, sugar, lemon extract, vanilla, and salt, over medium heat.

Step 8

Whisk together until combined well and sugar has dissolved.

Step 9

Add cornstarch and cook until the mixture becomes thick (almost like a gravy).

Step 10

Remove cookie base from the oven and adding the lemon mixture over top.

Step 11

Carefully, even out using a spatula.

Step 12

Put it back in the oven for another 15mins

Step 13

Pull out and allow to cool completely on a baking rack.

Step 14

Once cooled add powdered sugar over top using a sifter to serve immediately. Or store in fridge until ready to serve and do not add powdered sugar until ready to serve.