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Coconut Pecan Shortbread Squares

There are so many ways to create a delicious shortbread dessert, but one of my favorites is Coconut Pecan Shortbread Bars. These bars have a flaky buttery shortbread crust with a raspberry filling, topped with a tasty coconut topping. These bars bring together all the best flavors into one luscious dessert.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 612 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Center:
  • ¾ cup raspberry jam
Topping:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Set aside.
Crust:
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  1. In a large bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder.
  2. Work in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Center:
  1. Spread the jam evenly all over the crust.
Topping:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla.
  3. Add the coconut, pecans, flour, baking powder and salt and stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Spread topping on top of the jam.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes until the top browns.
  6. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Information

Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 473IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 473IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.