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Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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Delicious Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Bars with a golden toasted coconut topping, rich sweetened condensed milk drizzle, and a tangy raspberry jam layer. These bars combine a buttery oatmeal crust with sweet and fruity flavors, baked to golden perfection for a moist, gooey treat perfect for dessert or snack time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut, divided

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 to 1 cup raspberry jam/preserves (seedless recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper. The cooking spray helps the parchment paper stay in place during baking.
  2. Toast Coconut: Place 1/2 cup of the coconut flakes in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Stir frequently until the flakes turn mostly golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Make Dough Mixture: In a mixer or food processor, blend together the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and softened butter until well combined. Then stir in the oatmeal and the toasted coconut, mixing until evenly incorporated.
  4. Assemble Layers: Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, forming an even base. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over this bottom layer. Drizzle about half of the sweetened condensed milk over the jam layer.
  5. Add Top Layer: Scatter the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the jam and gently pat down. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut flakes evenly on top. Finally, drizzle the remaining sweetened condensed milk over the top layer to finish.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top and edges are golden brown and set.
  7. Cool and Chill: Remove the bars from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool for one hour, then refrigerate until slightly chilled. This helps the bars firm up for easier cutting.
  8. Serve and Store: Cut into small squares and serve. Store the bars in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Using the entire can of sweetened condensed milk creates a very rich, gooey bar. For a less gooey texture, use about 3/4 of the can: drizzle about 1/2 cup on the first layer and 1/4 cup on the top layer.
  • Use 3/4 cup of raspberry jam instead of a full cup for a less sweet bar. Seedless jam is recommended for a smoother texture.
  • After cooling, bars can be frozen by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and placing in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Keywords: raspberry bars, oatmeal bars, coconut bars, sweetened condensed milk dessert, baked bars, easy dessert recipe

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