COCONUT RASPBERRY BARS

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Another delicious bar recipe from "Aunt Joyce" my sister-in-law. Simply wonderful!

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 c coconut, flaked; divided
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 jar(s) (12oz) raspberry preserves
1 c white baking chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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.
  • 2. Press 3/4 of the dough into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle white chips over preserves, and crumble remaining dough over the chips. Add remaining coconut over top of dough and press lightly.
  • 3. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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