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Coconut Jam Squares
Coconut jam squares, delicious Christmas shortbread crust, jam filling and a coconut, brown sugar meringue baked topping. Melt in your mouth yumminess!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 30 squares
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
TOPPING
- 2 large egg whites
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup flaked coconut (unsweetened)
SHORTBREAD BASE
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ cup butter*
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons jam , strawberry or a berry jam is probably best
*I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt instead of a pinch.
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 325F/ 170C. Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20cm) square pan.
Cup of Yum
TOPPING
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, add sugar, salt and vanilla, mix well with a wooden spoon, fold in the coconut, set aside.
- Whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a medium bowl cream the butter (beat approximately 1-2 minutes), add the sugar and combine well at medium speed, gradually add the flour mixture, when well mixed, spread and pack lightly in the prepared pan. Thinly spread the base with the jam. Cover with the topping and bake in the pre-heated oven for approximately 35 minutes. Cut into small squares when cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container, in the fridge they will keep for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- They can also be frozen. Place in a freezer safe container with parchment paper between the layers. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge, then bring to room temperature to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.