Best Raspberry Kissed Coconut Bars Recipes

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COCONUT RASPBERRY BARS



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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. -Amanda Denton, Barre, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 253 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RASPBERRY COCONUT BARS



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Easy to bake and take, these bars blend a winning combination of flavors: raspberry, cream cheese, coconut and white chocolate chips.

Provided by -Mary-

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups raspberry jam
1 cup coconut, flaked
1 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, with electric mixer, cream together sugar, butter, cream cheese, eggs and vanilla until just blended. Slowly add flour, baking powder and salt until fully combined.
  • Spread batter evenly onto ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and spread jam over bars. Sprinkle with coconut; continue to bake for additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven; allow to cool 30 minutes.
  • Place white chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Using fork, drizzle melted white chocolate over cookies, then immediately cut into bars and allow to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 125.3, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.7, Protein 2.9

RASPBERRY COCONUT BARS



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I've been whipping up these delicious bars for over 10 years, with recent help from my 5-year-old daughter. I bake them every Christmas and have received many compliments and recipe requests. The chocolate drizzle makes such a pretty lacy effect. -Barb Bovberg, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with coconut; drizzle with milk. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread preserves over crust. Sprinkle with walnuts. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over walnuts. Repeat with white chips. Cut into bars. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts :

RASPBERRY-COCONUT BARS



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These delicious coconut bars are made out of a cookie dough layer, raspberry jam, and a sweet coconut topping. A treat throughout the year.

Provided by Steve Kochin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Raspberry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup milk
2 egg yolks
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups seedless raspberry jam
4 eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more for baking dish
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (14 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Add milk and egg yolks; mix dough to combine. Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; add to dough and mix to combine. Press cookie layer into the prepared baking pan.
  • Spread raspberry jam over the base layer in the baking pan.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until foamy. Add flour and keep beating until bright yellow. Mix in sugar and softened butter; beat until well combined. Stir in coconut. Spoon topping evenly over jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the pan so bars bake evenly. Continue baking until topping is set, 15 to 20 minute more. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 41 g

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