COCONUT RASPBERRY BARS

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These are really good fruit bars , you can change the flavor of preserves to what ever you desire , I like to put apricot or strawberry filling as well. picture is borrowed from the net to show you what they look like.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 c butter or margarine
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 c raspberry jam
4 Tbsp melted butter or margarine
2/3 c sugar
2 c flaked coconut
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the flour and baking powder together into a bowl ; add the butter and mix until its the consistency of cornmeal.
  • 2. Stir in 1 of the eggs and the milk until a soft dough forms ; spread evenly into the bottom of a un-greased 8x8" sq. pan.
  • 3. Spread the jam evenly over the top of the dough.
  • 4. Stir together the remaining egg with the butter , sugar , coconut and vanilla ; spread on top of the jam.
  • 5. Bake @ 350° for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • 6. Cool and then cut into 1-1/2 to 2 " squares.

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