Step 1:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2:

• Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
• In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter, mixing well.

Step 3:

• Reserve 1/2 cup of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Spoon the lemon curd over the cooled crust.
• In a small bowl, mix the coconut, almonds, and reserved dough.
• Sprinkle over the lemon curd.

Step 4:

• Bake for 15 minutes until the topping turns golden brown.
• Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
• Cut into bars to serve.