Mom's Raspberry Delights

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My mother always made these bar cookies during the holidays. They were at the top of the cookie list. It wouldn't have been christmas without them. They are addictive!!

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Steps

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Sift flour with salt , 1 tsp sugar and baking powder.

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Blend in butter.

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Add egg yolk and brandy or milk and mix.

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Pat into a buttered 11x7x2 inch pan.

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Spread with jam.

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Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.

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Beat in 1 1 / 2 cups of sugar , vanilla and melted butter.

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Add coconut.

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Spoon over jam.

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Bake in a preheated 350f oven for 35 minutes.

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Cool thoroughly before attempting to cut.

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I usually make this at least a day in advance and refrigerate or freeze the pan.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, butter, egg yolk, brandy, thick raspberry jam, eggs, vanilla extract, flaked coconut