Raspberry Coconut Squares Recipe For A Sweet Snack

Indulge in a delightful and refreshing treat with these Raspberry Coconut Bars. This recipe perfectly balances the sweet and tart flavors of raspberries with the rich, creamy texture of coconut. These bars are ideal for a summer dessert or a delightful snack any time of year.

Image of Raspberry Coconut Bars

Visually appealing, these bars are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients

To make these Raspberry Coconut Bars, you will need the following ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your Raspberry Coconut Bars:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the cubed cold butter into the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
In another bowl, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Gently stir to coat the raspberries without breaking them.
Spread the raspberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the raspberry layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

These Raspberry Coconut Bars can be stored in an airtight container for several days. Enjoy their delightful sweetness and the perfect combination of flavors with friends and family!