Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

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   Spread 3/4 cup coconut evenly on a baking sheet.

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   Toast in middle of oven, stirring once, until golden, about 8 minutes, and then cool.

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   Blend together flour, sugars, and salt in food processor.

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   Then add butter and blend until a dough begins to form.

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   Transfer to a bowl and knead in oats and toasted coconut until well combined.

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   Reserve 3/4 cup of dough.

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   Press remainder of dough evenly into bottom of a buttered 13x9-inch metal baking pan.

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   Spread jam over it.

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    Crumble reserved dough evenly over jam.

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    Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup untoasted coconut.

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    Bake in middle of oven until golden, 20-25 minutes.

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    Cool completely in pan on a rack.

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    Loosen from sides of pan with a sharp knife.

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    Lift out in one piece and transfer to a cutting board.

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    Cut into 24 bars.

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    Note: Bars can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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