OATMEAL COCONUT RASPBERRY BARS

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I received this recipe from a friend,when I told her I wanted to make something for everyone at work. This was fantastic and a big hit at my job. I will definitely make these again--not only for work (though they keep bugging me for more), but for all occasions.

Provided by veruca salt

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spread 3/4 cup coconut evenly on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in middle of oven, stirring once, until golden, about 8 minutes, and then cool.
  • Blend together flour, sugars, and salt in food processor.
  • Then add butter and blend until a dough begins to form.
  • Transfer to a bowl and knead in oats and toasted coconut until well combined.
  • Reserve 3/4 cup of dough.
  • Press remainder of dough evenly into bottom of a buttered 13x9-inch metal baking pan.
  • Spread jam over it.
  • Crumble reserved dough evenly over jam.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup untoasted coconut.
  • Bake in middle of oven until golden, 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan on a rack.
  • Loosen from sides of pan with a sharp knife.
  • Lift out in one piece and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Cut into 24 bars.
  • Note: Bars can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

nwobu chinaza
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Overall, I thought the bars were just okay. I probably wouldn't make them again.


Joseph EWilliams
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I think the bars would be better with a different type of fruit, like blueberries or strawberries.


Pey Jalil
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I found the bars to be a bit dry.


Kesi Boyle
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The bars are a little too sweet for my taste.


Griffith Family
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Kareem Emad
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I love the combination of oats, coconut, and raspberries. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


kalpana Dahit
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These bars are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're easy to grab and go.


Timothy Cook (Tim's handyman services)
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect.


Md Azhar Hussain
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These bars are so versatile. You can add any kind of fruit or nuts that you like.


SH Akash
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They said they tasted like a healthy version of a candy bar.


Ebad Naqvi
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Paisley Whaley
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these bars. The coconut flavor is very subtle.


TimW Byrd
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack or breakfast. They are filling and satisfying, and they taste great too!


Ahmed Karachi
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I added some chocolate chips to the batter and they turned out even better!


kashif arslan
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor.


Nilantha Sampath
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


D'keons Concept LTD
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These oatmeal coconut raspberry bars were a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The oats and coconut added a chewy texture, while the raspberries added a burst of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making these again!


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