Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars Recipe
These Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars are a delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a tangy raspberry jam layer, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and a topping of shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a blend of white and semisweet chocolate chips. Baked until golden and aromatic, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 15 oz shortbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves (or preferred flavor)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening (for white chocolate chips)
Filling
Toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a lined baking pan to create the crust.
- Spread Raspberry Layer: Evenly spread the seedless raspberry preserves over the crust, making sure to reach all edges to create a full layer of jam.
- Pour Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the raspberry jam, swirling gently to ensure even coverage without mixing the layers.
- Top with Coconut and Nuts: Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped pecans over the condensed milk layer, pressing them gently into place to help them adhere during baking.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Scatter the semisweet chocolate chips and white baking chips on top. Use the teaspoon of shortening to lightly coat the white chocolate chips if desired to help them distribute evenly.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bars for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden and an aromatic smell wafts from the oven.
- Cool Completely: Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the bars cool entirely to set the flavors and texture before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor twist, try substituting raspberry preserves with other fruit jams.
- Allow bars to cool completely for clean slicing and best texture.
- Shortening helps prevent white chocolate chips from melting and clumping.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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