strawberry wonder bars

Name: Strawberry Wonder Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; ## FILLING; 3/4 cup(s) flaked coconut; 3/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 jar(s) (10 ounces) strawberry preserves

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Anita Hoffman

Holland, PA

Updated on Aug 23, 2014

These bars with their fruity filling and coconut topping are truly special. They are one of a kind.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 36 bars

Ingredients

1-1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 jar (10 ounces) strawberry preserves

How To Make strawberry wonder bars

Step 1

Crust: 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.

Step 2

Press 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.
Step 3

Topping: In same bowl, combine coconut, nuts, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 2 tbsp. butter and cinnamon. Beat on low speed until well mixed.
Step 4

Spread 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.
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