Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
In a mixing bowl sift together
1 Cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Add
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2/3 Cup softened coconut oil
1 egg
Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth
Stir in
1/4 Cup rolled oats
1/2 of a grated lemon rind
Press cookie mixture lightly and evenly into the baking pan
Bake 25 minutes until golden brown
Cool completely
Sprinkle 1/2 Cup coconut flakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment
Set the baking sheet under your oven broiler and toast the coconut flakes until lightly browned
Remove from oven and stir the coconut on your baking sheet
Set aside and let cool until needed
Combine
1 Cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 Tbs softened butter
1 Tbs milk
Beat until smooth, and frost the cooled cookie dough in the pan
Sprinkle with the toasted coconut flakes
Chill 30 minutes to set frosting
Cut into bars and enjoy