CRANBERRY-MACADAMIA BARS

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The red cranberries add an Christmassy nice touch to these bars.

Provided by Goldie Barnhart

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 c all=purpose flour
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1 c finely chopped macadamia nuts
1 1/4 c sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c finely chopped cranberries
1/2 c coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350º. For crust, in a medium bowl stir together flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup of the nuts. Press the mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan.
  • 2. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust is light brown around the edges.
  • 3. Meanwhile, for topping, beat together the 1 1/4 cups sugar, the eggs, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Pour over the hot crust. Sprinkle with the remaining nuts, cranberries and coconut.
  • 4. Bake in oven for 30 minutes more or until golden brown. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars while warm. Cool completely. Makes 24 bars.
  • 5. To store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Black Hakar
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still liked them. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


abu zafor
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Daniel Osas
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These bars were the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table. They were festive and delicious.


Lorraine Corona
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!


Tharhi Ahmed
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Muhammad Latif
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I'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but I still enjoyed these bars. The cranberries and the oats were a nice combination.


Breakingbad Gamer
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These bars were a great way to use up some leftover cranberries. They were also a nice change from the usual holiday cookies.


TUHIN MOU
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I made these bars for my friends and they loved them. They said they were the best cranberry bars they had ever had.


fazzi Chaudhary
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These bars were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Sumaya Mangera
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the bars turned out well in the end.


Md.Shimul Ahmed
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Elia Engily
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry bars, but these were surprisingly good. The macadamia nuts added a nice flavor and texture.


GHIWAN YT
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


DH SULTAN
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I made these bars for my family and they were a big hit. The bars were moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and macadamia nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Kumbirai Chihwehwete
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These bars are so delicious and festive. I love the combination of cranberries and macadamia nuts.


Tamiru Beyene
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Jordin and Jace Carter
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Hasso Khan
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These cranberry macadamia bars were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet macadamia nuts was perfect, and the bars were the perfect balance of chewy and gooey.