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Raspberry Bars with Coconut Recipe

Raspberry Bars with Coconut Recipe
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These Raspberry Bars with Coconut offer a delightful combination of buttery crust, sweet raspberry preserves, and a crunchy topping of white baking chips and shredded coconut. Enhanced with chopped walnuts for added texture, these bars are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided (1 1/4 cups + 1 cup)

Filling and Toppings:

  • 1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup white baking chips

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly. Stir in the chopped walnuts and 1 1/4 cups of the shredded coconut until evenly incorporated.
  2. Assemble the bars: Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan. Press approximately 3/4 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the crust layer. Sprinkle the white baking chips and the remaining 1 cup of shredded coconut evenly over the raspberry preserves. Crumble the remaining dough over the top and press lightly to adhere it to the filling.
  3. Bake the bars: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter and egg to ensure smooth mixing.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars freeze well; wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust sweetness by selecting raspberry preserves with less or more sugar according to taste.

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