Coconut Raspberry Bars Recipe

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While mixing a batch of plain bars, I was inspired to add raspberry preserves and flaked coconut to the dough...and wound up with these yummy treats, now a family favorite.

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Coconut Raspberry Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup white baking chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and the walnuts.
  • Press three-fourths of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the top; press lightly.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 168 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Raspberry Bars in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1999, p30

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Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by Bean Q

These are good but very sweet. Next time I would need to figure out where to cut back on sugar or maybe low sugar preserves


Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by yummydesserts

Bars were great, but the 2nd time I made them, I left out the white chocolate chips. They were much better.


Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2010 by brendalikesbaking

made these bars for a church pot luck and everybody raved about them. I will definetly make these again soon.


Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2010 by dianeak

Perfect for any occasion. I will definitely make these again!

 
 
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