RASPBERRY-COCONUT BARS

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Shortbread crust, layer of raspberry preserves, and a coconut macaroon-like topping--:) My grandmother bakes these every time she comes to visit us--my husband inhales them!

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut in tbsp
3 tablespoons cold water
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 2/3 cups shredded coconut (7 oz. bag)
1/3 cup seedless red raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl; cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Sprinkle the water over the mixture while tossing to blend well.
  • Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan; bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Reduce oven to 350°F.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the eggs in a large bowl.
  • Gradually add the sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Gently stir in the coconut.
  • Spread the preserves over the baked crust to within 1/4 inch of the edges.
  • Carefully spread the coconut mixture over the preserves; bake 25 minutes more, or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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