Best Chewy Coconut Raisin Squares Recipes

CHEWY COCONUT-RAISIN SQUARES

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There's coconut in the crust, filling and topping of these moist-and-chewy bar cookies that are laced with raisins and frosted with melted chocolate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 1 square each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups), divided
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup raisins
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and powdered sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup flour and 2/3 cup of the coconut; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan. Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add brown sugar, beating well after each addition. Add 2 Tbsp. flour and the baking powder; mix well. Stir in raisins and 1 cup of the remaining coconut. Pour over crust.
Bake an additional 30 min. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate. Cover with foil; let stand 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is melted. Carefully spread chocolate over dessert until evenly covered; sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHEWY COCONUT RAISIN SQUARES

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Sweet and yummy!! I often add a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest for a variation, but they are delicious as is.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 8-inch (20 cm) square pan.
In large saucepan, melt margarine. Remove from heat.
Stir in brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until light golden and sides begin to pull away from cake pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 36.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.8

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