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Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars Recipe

Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars Recipe
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These Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars are a deliciously rich and textured treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with sweet raspberry preserves, condensed milk, flaked coconut, chopped pecans, and both semisweet and white chocolate chips. Baked to a golden perfection, these bars combine fruity, nutty, and chocolate flavors in every bite, perfect for dessert or a special snack.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 and 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Filling and Toppings

  • 3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves (or preferred flavor)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup white baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a lined baking pan to form the crust.
  2. Raspberry Layer: Spread the seedless raspberry preserves evenly over the crust, making sure to cover all edges for a consistent fruity layer.
  3. Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the jam layer, gently swirling to ensure an even distribution that will bind the bars together.
  4. Top with Coconut and Nuts: Sprinkle the sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly on top, pressing them gently into the condensed milk layer to help them adhere.
  5. Chocolate Chips: Scatter the semisweet chocolate chips and white baking chips on top, reserving a few white chips to scatter after baking if desired for extra decoration.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bars for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the coconut is toasted and fragrant.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan so the layers set properly, making cutting easier and enhancing flavor meld.

Notes

  • You can substitute the raspberry preserves with other fruit jams such as strawberry or apricot for a different flavor twist.
  • For a nuttier variation, try walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
  • Ensure the bars cool fully before cutting to prevent crumbling.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Shortening in white chocolate chips helps prevent melting during baking and maintains chip shape.

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