Best Sarahs Nutty Coconut Jam 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.

BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SARAH'S NUTTY COCONUT JAM BARS



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This recipe pits mother against daughter. Season has a jam bar recipe as well, nutless of course, ... and the winner is?

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces preserves

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar and egg; mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients; walnuts, vanilla and coconut.
  • Press 2/3 of dough into a greased 9x13" pan and spread preserves over the top.
  • Crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30 min at 350*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 62.9, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.2, Protein 2

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