Raspberry-Kissed Coconut Bars

Name: Raspberry-Kissed Coconut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 25 LORNA DOONE Shortbread Cookies; 2⅔ cups flaked coconut (7-oz. pkg.); ⅔ cup sugar; 6 Tbsp. flour; 4 egg whites; 1 tsp. almond extract; ¼ cup raspberry jam

Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies are your ticket to these delectably delicious, super-easy coconut treats.

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Makes 25 servings.

Ingredient list

25 LORNA DOONE Shortbread Cookies
2⅔ cups flaked coconut (7-oz. pkg.)
⅔ cup sugar
6 Tbsp. flour
4 egg whites
1 tsp. almond extract
¼ cup raspberry jam

Directions

Heat oven to 325ºF.

Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Arrange cookies, in single layer, on bottom of pan.

Combine coconut, sugar and flour in large bowl. Stir in egg whites and extract until well blended. Carefully spread over cookies. Drop small spoonfuls of jam over coconut mixture; swirl gently with knife to marbleize.

Bake 28 to 30 min. or until center is almost set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Recipe Tips

Substitute
Prepare using your favorite flavor of fruit jam.
How to Use Egg Yolks
Refrigerate egg yolks until ready to use to prepare another recipe, such as a simple lemon curd. Then, spoon over angel food cake slices topped with fresh berries.