CHEWY CRANBERRY PECAN BARS

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I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. -Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ashikul islam
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I love the chewy texture of these bars and the sweet-tart flavor of the cranberries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Another
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Jacqueline Wanjiku
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I made these bars for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nahyuha Joyce
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Shozab shah
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I love the chewy texture of these bars and the sweet-tart flavor of the cranberries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


john street
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Ashley Estes
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I made these bars for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nazi Hassan
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


SABLU SINGH
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry desserts, but these bars were amazing! The pecans added a nice crunch and the cranberries were tart and flavorful.


Jamie Burnett
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Np Brother
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I love the chewy texture of these bars and the sweet-tart flavor of the cranberries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Xd Hridoy
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Verghese B'Samuel
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I made these bars for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sameer Bista
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Susan Shiley
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry desserts, but these bars were amazing! The pecans added a nice crunch and the cranberries were tart and flavorful.


Emelio Cole
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Alfred Ben
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of cranberries and pecans.


Qadeer mughal Qadeerhussain
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These cranberry pecan bars were a hit with my family! The chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor were perfect.