Strawberry Wonder Bars

Name: Strawberry Wonder Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 36 bars
Cuisine: American
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; FILLING; 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

By Anita Hoffman
@scent4U

These bars with their fruity filling and coconut topping are truly special. They are one of a kind.
Photo adapted from Taste of Home.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

2 Comments

Serves:

36 bars

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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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
FILLING
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

How to Make Strawberry Wonder Bars

Step-by-Step

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.
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.
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.
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.