Peachy Coconut Bars

A little different approach to the average fruit bar recipe. Good for lunchboxes. I have always cut them into bite-sized pieces too, just my preference.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16-20
• Yields: 16-20 bars

Ingredients

• Bars

• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup  chilled butter
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 3⁄4 cup  peach preserves

• Topping

• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 2  cups  shredded sweetened coconut

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour till mixture is coarse and crumbly. Using a wooden spoon, add eggs one at a time, then the milk, stirring to make a soft dough.
2. Spread dough into a greased 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch pan (depending on how thick you want your bars).
3. Spread preserves over dough and set pan aside.
4. To prepare topping: mix the sugar and the butter in a bowl. Add the coconut and toss to coat. Spread over the preserves and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Pack airtight.