Coconut Jam Squares

Coconut Jam Squares. A deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.

Coconut Jam Squares

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Coconut Jam Squares, a traditional favourite.

Today’s recipe is a popular one that you see in many local bakeries here in Newfoundland. It really does remind me of tempting trays of goodies everyone seems to put out at Christmas; this cookie square is very often to be found on them.

This tasty little treat is also a versatile recipe that can be made with any favourite jam. Any red berry jam is traditional but you can use any you like, red or not.

In this particular version I mixed together 3 different red berry jams to use up what was left in the jars in the fridge. I found strawberry, raspberry and partridgeberry and mixed them all together. What a delicious combination!

You might also want to try our recipe for Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars:

Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

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Coconut Jam Squares

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Coconut Jam Squares

Yield: 25 cookie Bars

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Coconut Jam Squares - a deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.

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Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

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• 1 ¼ cups flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the centre

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• 1 to 1 1/2 cups red berry jam, any favorite jam can be substituted

For the coconut top layer

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• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups unsweetened dried coconut
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp flour

Instructions

To prepare the cookie base

1. Pulse together the flour, butter sugar and vanilla in a food processor until crumbly or just rub together with your hands until crumbly.
2. Press into the bottom of a well greased or parchment lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
3. Spread on the jam in an even layer.

To prepare the Top Layer

1. Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until foamy.
2. Mix together the coconut, baking powder and flour.
3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture.
4. Drop the topping by heaping tablespoons all over the jam covered base. Spread carefully and evenly over the surface.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35- 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
6. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
7. Store in airtight plastic containers in the freezer if not serving them all at once.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

25

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 156Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 25mgSodium 48mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 12gProtein 2g

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