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Coconut Jam Squares
Coconut Jam Squares - a deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 25 cookie Bars
Author Barry C. Parsons
For the Cookie Base
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1 ¼
cups
flour
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½
cup
butter
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¼
cup
sugar
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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
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1
cup
sugar
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2
tsp
vanilla extract
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2
cups
unsweetened dried coconut
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1/2
tsp
baking powder
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1
tbsp
flour
To prepare the cookie base
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Pulse together the flour, butter sugar and vanilla in a food processor until crumbly or just rub together with your hands until crumbly.
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Press into the bottom of a well greased or parchment lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
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Spread on the jam in an even layer.
To prepare the Top Layer
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Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until foamy.
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Mix together the coconut, baking powder and flour.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture.
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Drop the topping by heaping tablespoons all over the jam covered base. Spread carefully and evenly over the surface.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 35- 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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Cool thoroughly on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
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Store in airtight plastic containers in the freezer if not serving them all at once.