Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 3/4 c. thick raspberry jam
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine
  • 2 1/2 c. (about 7 oz. pkg.) coconut

Method

  • Combine flour, salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and baking powder. Blend in butter. Add egg yolk and milk.
  • Pat into buttered 9-inch square pan.
  • Spread with jam.
  • Beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla and melted butter. Add coconut. Spoon over jam.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Store airtight. Can be frozen.