Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars Recipe
These Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of raspberry preserves with the tropical flavor of coconut, all layered on a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a mix of nuts and chocolate chips, these bars are a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 and 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Raspberry Layer:
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves (or your preferred flavor)
Coconut and Nut Topping:
- 3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Condensed Milk Layer:
- One 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- Prepare the Base: Crush 15 oz shortbread cookies and blend with melted butter until sandy. Press firmly into a lined baking pan.
- Raspberry Layer: Spread seedless raspberry jam over the crust, reaching all edges.
- Condensed Milk: Pour evenly over the jam, swirling gently for even coverage.
- Top with Coconut and Nuts: Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts, pressing gently.
- Chocolate Chips: Scatter white chocolate chips on top, reserving some for later.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and aromatic.
- Cool Completely: Let bars cool in the pan to set flavors and texture.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by using your favorite preserves or jams.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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