Coconut Raspberry Bars

Name: Coconut Raspberry Bars
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 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

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
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

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and walnuts.
2

Press three-fourths of the dough into a greased
3

. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the top; press lightly.
4

Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.