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Raspberry Coconut Layer Bars Recipe

These are lovely little morsels that are a brilliant combination of sweet with a hint of tart (thanks raspberry jam!). And who doesn’t love a shortbread crust?








Prep Time 25 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 24

Ingredients
FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST:
1 cup Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg
½ teaspoons Vanilla
2 cups Flour

Raspberry Coconut Layer Bars Recipe
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup Raspberry Jam
¼ cups Melted Butter
1-⅓ cup Sweetened Coconut (plus A Handful For Sprinkling)
2 Eggs Slightly Beaten
1 teaspoon Sugar

Preparation Instructions:
  • Start by making the shortbread crust. Cream together 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy.
  • Add 1 egg, vanilla and flour and blend well.
  • Pat the mixture into a well greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Slather raspberry jam over the shortbread crust.
  • Mix together the melted butter, coconut, 2 eggs and tsp of sugar.
  • Spread this evenly over the layer of jam.
  • Sprinkle a generous handful of coconut over the top.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan and then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts:
  • 1 serving (1 piece) equals 155 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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