CRANBERRY COCONUT BARS

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Beverly McClarren mixes cranberries, coconut and a little orange peel into the filling of her rich pecan bars. "I happened upon the recipe while watching television," notes the Findlay, Ohio baker. "Whenever i serve them, people ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 to 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Combine the eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients. Fold in the cranberries, coconut, pecans and orange zest. Pour over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Randy Smith
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I'm not sure about the combination of cranberries and coconut, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Randy Eaton
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These bars sound amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Disna Thushari
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I'm planning to make these bars for my next party. They look so delicious and festive.


DaDa KhaŸÜ
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert. They're also great for potlucks and bake sales.


Kara-Lynn Pearsall
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I thought I'd give these bars a try. I'm glad I did! The coconut flavor really mellows out the tartness of the cranberries. They're a great balance of sweet and tart.


Kgf Moazzam
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These bars were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend them.


Mark On keys
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I was looking for a festive holiday treat to make and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Yisahk habtom Gaberagezabher
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor.


Anwar Ovi
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful, and the cranberry-coconut combination is irresistible.


Cathy Bailey
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These cranberry coconut bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of cranberries and coconut is delicious and the bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.