Coconut Raspberry Bars Recipe
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Coconut Raspberry Bars

By: Amanda Denton 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup vanilla chips

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and the walnuts. Press three-fourths of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the top; press lightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Bzymom4   view full review
These are awesome!I have been trying a bunch of recipes from this site the last few days and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by mominml   view full review
These are delicious treats. I followed the recipe, but without adding nuts. The result was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by Holly   view full review
These were good- I thought they could have used a bit more raspberry though, but I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by rhagen2   view full review
Love this recipe! I made it for a bake sale and it received rave reviews! Thanks for sharing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by KC192   view full review
These are absolutely amazing! I couldn't find my regular casserole so i used an 8.5x11 pan so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by meglashorne   view full review
Very sweet. Also they fall apart when you cut them and take them out of the pan.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Wiser1   view full review
Very rich- great flavor in small doses- only change- I did not have walnuts, used pecans. Even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by ROCKINLC   view full review
Very good, easy recipe! I can imagine this would be good with other types of preserves -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2011 by FlutterbyDesign   view full review
great bar! For a little different flavour, I added 1/2 cup sliced almonds ( for the walnuts)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by Passion4food   view full review
Sooooo delicious! Great texture, sort of in between a hard bar and a cake. Nice and soft,...

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