Best Chewy Coconut Raisin Bars Recipes

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CHEWY COCONUT BARS



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You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by Myrtis Gunnels

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

CHEWY COCONUT RAISIN BARS



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Although I haven't tried this yet, the recipe looks too good not to pass along. I found it on the back of a Baker's Angel Flake Coconut package.

Provided by DallasDiva22

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h35m

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
2 2/3 cups coconut, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Beat butter till light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in 1 cup flour and 2/3 cup of the coconut.
  • Press into ungreased 9 inch square pan and bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or till golden brown.
  • Beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in brown sugar. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and the baking powder. Stir in raisins and 1 c of the coconut.
  • Pour over crust in pan and bake @ 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chips.
  • Cover with foil 2-3 minutes until chips soften. Carefully spread to frost.
  • Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Cool and cut into bars. Garnish with additional raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2

CHEWY COCONUT RAISIN SQUARES



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Sweet and yummy!! I often add a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest for a variation, but they are delicious as is.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 8-inch (20 cm) square pan.
  • In large saucepan, melt margarine. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until light golden and sides begin to pull away from cake pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 36.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.8

CHEWY RAISIN WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS



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I don't remember where I got this recipe, but think it was in one of the old cookbooks I had. I like it because it's chewy and with the ingredients that are in it gives it a great flavor.

Provided by Leila Rockwell

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter
2 eggs
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp soda
1 c walnuts--chopped
1 c raisins
1/2 c coconut--flaked

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350* Lightly grease 8" pan
  • 2. Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine meal. Press into greased pan. Bake 20 min or just until edges lightly golden.
  • 3. Meanwhile, combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well. Stir in soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Spoon over hot crust; spread to cover evenly. Return to oven; bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until top is set. Cool completely, Cut into 16 bars.

OATMEAL-RAISIN BARS



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These handheld treats are packable, snackable, sure-fire crowd-pleasers -- indoors and out.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, egg, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Add flour, oats, and raisins; fold in just until combined.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

CHEWY COCONUT-RAISIN SQUARES



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There's coconut in the crust, filling and topping of these moist-and-chewy bar cookies that are laced with raisins and frosted with melted chocolate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 1 square each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups), divided
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup raisins
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and powdered sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup flour and 2/3 cup of the coconut; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan. Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add brown sugar, beating well after each addition. Add 2 Tbsp. flour and the baking powder; mix well. Stir in raisins and 1 cup of the remaining coconut. Pour over crust.
  • Bake an additional 30 min. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate. Cover with foil; let stand 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is melted. Carefully spread chocolate over dessert until evenly covered; sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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