You can use different flavors of jam or preserves to make these.
Original recipe makes 16 bars
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup raspberry jam
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Greasea 8 inch square baking pan.
- In large bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Cut in 1/2 cup chilled butter cut into small pieces. Mix until coarse crumbs form. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, into the flour mixture. Add the milk and stir til a soft dough forms.
- Spread dough in pan, pressing with fingers to cover bottom evenly. Spread the jam over top.
- Prepare topping, in a medium sized bowl. Mix together the sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Spread on top of jam layer.
- Bake til topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 216 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26.2 g
Cholesterol: 49 mg
Fat: 11.9 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 127 mg