Dessert
Raspberry Coconut Bites
Enjoy a taste of paradise with these delicious {and adorable} Raspberry Coconut Bites.
These delightful treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying on your own as a sweet escape.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large Dakota Layers egg whites
- 1 ¾ cups sweetened flaked coconut (7 oz. package)
- 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond extract
- raspberry jam (you may substitute strawberry OR blackberry jam for the raspberry)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, folding over edges. Spray foil with cooking spray; set aside.
- For crust, combine flour, brown sugar and butter; mix well. Press crust mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.
- For filling, combine coconut, granulated sugar and flour. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Carefully spread coconut mixture over crust. Place small spoonfuls of jam over coconut mixture. Swirl jam with tip of a knife to marbleize.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool pan completely on wire rack. Cut mixture into 4 squares. Then cut each square into thirds both vertically and horizontally.
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