Strawberry Wonder Bars
By
Anita Hoffman
@scent4U
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These bars with their fruity filling and coconut topping are truly special. They are one of a kind.
Photo adapted from Taste of Home.
Photo adapted from Taste of Home.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 c
- flour
- 1/2 c
- quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 3/4 c
- butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp
- baking soda
- 3/4 c
- flaked coconut
- 3/4 c
- chopped walnuts
- 1/4 c
- flour
- 1/4 c
- packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp
- butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp
- cinnamon
- 1 jar(s)
- (10 ounces) strawberry preserves
FILLING
How to Make Strawberry Wonder Bars
- 1Crust: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, oats, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter and baking soda.
Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly, 1-2 minutes. - 2Press crust mixture on bottom of greased 13 X 9 inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. - 3Topping: In same bowl, combine coconut, nuts, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 2 tbsp. butter and cinnamon.
Beat on low speed until well mixed. - 4Spread preserves to 1/4 inch of edges of hot crust.
Sprinkle topping mixture over preserves.
Continue baking for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool.
