Raspberry Dream Bars

These bars are so good. They would be a great addition to any holiday desert or cookie tray. Coconut and raspberries go great together.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 20

Ingredients

• Crust

• 1 (18 ounce) package  white cake mix
• 3⁄4 cup butter (melted)

• Topping

• 2⁄3 cup  raspberry jam
• 2 1⁄4 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  eggs
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts
• 3⁄4 cup coconut (Shredded or flaked)

Directions

1. Crust: In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter, mixing until well blended. Press firmly into 13x9 inch greased pan.
2. Bake 12-15 min or until light golden.
3. Cool 10 min on a wire rack.
4. Topping: Spread jam carefully over warm crust. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Stir in nuts and coconut. Spread evenly over jam. Bake 20-25 min longer or until set and golden. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5. Cut into bars.
6. Enjoy.