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Royal Raspberry Bars





Yields
Makes 2 dozen bars

Think outside the cookie jar and try these chewy bars that are filled with raspberry jam and topped with fluffy meringue.

Royal Raspberry Bars




James Carrier

 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 3/4 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut
 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter or margarine, melted
 3/4 cup raspberry jam
 3 large egg whites
 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix oats, flour, coconut, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until well blended. Press dough level in bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.

Step 2
2

Bake crust in a 325° regular or convection oven until edges begin to brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes, then spread jam evenly over warm crust.

Step 3
3

In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until thick and foamy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar and continue to whip until mixture holds soft, shiny peaks. With a spatula, spread meringue evenly over jam.

Step 4
4

Bake until meringue is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 24 bars. Let cool completely, then use a wide spatula to remove bars from pan.

Step 5
5

Nutritinal analysis per bar.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g9%

Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 124mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.