Jam & Coconut Dream Bars
Give this Jam & Coconut Dream Bars recipe a try—it's an easy, nostalgic treat that blends fruity jam and coconut into every chewy, golden bite!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Center
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups red berry jam any favorite jam can be substituted
For the Coconut Top Layer
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened dried coconut
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- For the Cookie Base, pulse the flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla in a food processor until crumbly, or rub together with your hands until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a well-greased or parchment-lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Spread the jam evenly over the cookie base.
- For the Top Layer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until foamy.
- Mix the coconut, baking powder, and flour together.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the topping all over the jam-covered base. Spread it carefully and evenly over the surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool thoroughly on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
- Store in airtight plastic containers in the freezer if not serving them all at once.
Notes
Notes:
For a twist, try using different flavors of jam to customize these delicious bars.