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Coconut Jam Squares

Coconut Jam Squares

Coconut Jam Squares - a deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.
Course Cookies/Bars
Cuisine North American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 25 cookie Bars
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

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

For the centre

  • 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

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.