Coconut Raspberry Bars

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves
• 1 cup white baking chips

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and walnuts.
2. Press three-fourths of the dough into a greased
3. . Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the top; press lightly.
4. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, coconut, walnuts, raspberry preserves, white baking chips

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coconut-raspberry-bars/ (may not work)