Description
These chewy, coconut-forward bars come together quickly and pack bright raspberry flavor with a toasty crunch. Perfect for potlucks or an easy make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam (or any fruit preserve you prefer)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips or baking wafers
- 1 teaspoon shortening (to loosen the white chocolate)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan (or line with parchment for easier removal).
- In a bowl, stir the graham crumbs with the melted butter and sugar until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
- Scatter the shredded coconut evenly over the crust. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the coconut so it soaks the layer below.
- Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, until the coconut takes on a light golden color. Remove from the oven and allow the pan to cool fully on a wire rack.
- Once cool, spread the raspberry preserves in a thin, even layer across the coconut surface. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the jam.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between intervals until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pecans.
- Melt the white chocolate chips with the teaspoon of shortening in the microwave, stirring until glossy and pourable. Drizzle the white chocolate over the top in a decorative pattern.
- Let the pan sit at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator until the chocolates firm up. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Calories: 161kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg