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Coconut Raspberry Bars

Name: Coconut Raspberry Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves; 1 cup white baking chips

12 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

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. —Amanda Denton, Barre, Vermont

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and walnuts.
Press 3/4 of the dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining 3/4 cup coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the top; press lightly.
Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 253 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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