Coconut Raspberry Bars
These Coconut Raspberry Bars are easy to make and so delicious! They are made with a combination of brown sugar, raspberry jam, coconut and pecans in 3 tasty layers. The Coconut Raspberry Bars are a great treat in the afternoon with tea or coffee. They also make a perfect grab and grow snack.
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My kids and I have been doing a lot of baking and cooking together this week! It is such a fun activity to keep them busy while we are stuck at home. Yesterday, they had fun helping me make Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar. Earlier this week, we made Easy Lemon Blueberry Scones and Bird's Nest Cookies.
So, today we decided to try something new and we came up with these Coconut Raspberry Bars. The sweet and crunchy combination in this bar style treat really hit the spot!
What ingredients are in the Coconut Raspberry Bars?
There are just 10 ingredients in the Coconut Raspberry Bars. Here is what you will need:
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Baking Powder
- Flour
- Salt
- Raspberry Jam
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- Pecans
Kitchen Items needed:
How do I make the Coconut Raspberry Bars?
There are 3 layers that you will make for this bar dessert recipe: Crust, Center and ToppingThis may sound a little complex, but trust me, it comes together quickly!
To Start: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
For the Crust: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Then, work in the butter to the flour mixture with 2 forks or a pastry blender if you have one. Once coarse crumbs are formed, press this into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
For the Center: All you have to do here is spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
For the Topping: Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl. Then, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla. Once it is well combined, stir in the coconut, pecans, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until evenly mixed and Spread the topping over the center layer of raspberry jam.
Now, time to pop in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until the top starts to slightly brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
*Pro Tip: The Coconut Raspberry Bars will be easiest to cut if you refrigerate them for a few hours first. Make sure to use a sharp knife and they can be cut into 9 large squares or 12 slightly smaller squares. Please note: The nutritional information is for the 12 smaller squares.
What should I serve with the Coconut Raspberry Bars?
As I mentioned, it is best to refrigerate them before cutting them. However, after they are cut into squares, I like to warm the square up in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds. They are quite delicious all by themself with coffee or tea. My kids enjoy them with whipped cream on top or a side of vanilla ice cream.
Can I store the bars?
Yes, after the Coconut Raspberry Bars are cooled and cut, they can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerates for up to 5 days.
Ingredients
Crust:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Center:
- ¾ cup raspberry jam
Topping:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Set aside.
Crust:
- In a large bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Work in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Center:
- Spread the jam evenly all over the crust.
Topping:
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla.
- Add the coconut, pecans, flour, baking powder and salt and stir until evenly mixed.
- Spread topping on top of the jam.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the top browns.
- Cool completely before cutting.
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So Tell Me...
What do you enjoy doing when you are stuck at home? Do your kids like to bake with you? What is your favorite dessert treat to make? Have you ever made Coconut Raspberry Bars? If so, do you enjoy them plain or do you like to add whipped cream?
Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
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