Coconut Pecan Shortbread Squares
There are so many ways to create a delicious shortbread dessert, but one of my favorites is Coconut Pecan Shortbread Bars. These bars have a flaky buttery shortbread crust with a raspberry filling, topped with a tasty coconut topping. These bars bring together all the best flavors into one luscious dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan shortbread bars
Servings: 9
Calories: 612kcal
Crust:
In a large bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder.
Work in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Topping:
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla.
Add the coconut, pecans, flour, baking powder and salt and stir until evenly mixed.
Spread topping on top of the jam.
Bake for 40 minutes until the top browns.
Cool completely before cutting.
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg