Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars

I received this recipe from a friend,when I told her I wanted to make something for everyone at work. This was fantastic and a big hit at my job. I will definitely make these again--not only for work (though they keep bugging me for more), but for all occasions.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups old fashioned oats
• 3⁄4 cup  seedless raspberry jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Spread 3/4 cup coconut evenly on a baking sheet.
3. Toast in middle of oven, stirring once, until golden, about 8 minutes, and then cool.
4. Blend together flour, sugars, and salt in food processor.
5. Then add butter and blend until a dough begins to form.
6. Transfer to a bowl and knead in oats and toasted coconut until well combined.
7. Reserve 3/4 cup of dough.
8. Press remainder of dough evenly into bottom of a buttered 13x9-inch metal baking pan.
9. Spread jam over it.
10. Crumble reserved dough evenly over jam.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup untoasted coconut.
12. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 20-25 minutes.
13. Cool completely in pan on a rack.
14. Loosen from sides of pan with a sharp knife.
15. Lift out in one piece and transfer to a cutting board.
16. Cut into 24 bars.
17. Note: Bars can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.