Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing Cranberry Coconut Squares, a heavenly treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the tropical allure of coconut. This delectable dessert features a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy coconut filling, and a vibrant cranberry topping, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our meticulously crafted recipes guide you through each step to ensure success. Discover the secrets behind the perfect shortbread crust, the rich and luscious coconut filling, and the vibrant cranberry topping. Along with the classic Cranberry Coconut Squares, we present variations to suit every palate, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Embark on a culinary adventure and delight your loved ones with these irresistible Cranberry Coconut Squares.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY COCONUT BARS
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
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.
COCONUT CRANBERRY BARS
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and sugar in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Combine all topping ingredients in bowl; mix well. Spread over hot, partially baked crust. Continue baking 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams
COCONUT CRANBERRY BARS
"I begged a neighbor for the recipe after tasting these yummy bars at a coffee she hosted," recalls Dolly McDonald of Edmonton, Alberta. "The colors make them real eye-pleasers, too!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly; press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spread gently over crust., Bake until edges are golden brown, 25-28 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT CRANBERRY YUMMIES
When my husband came home from the grocery store with six bags of fresh cranberries, I launched a full-scale effort to creatively use them all. Bursting with tart and sweet flavors, these cranberry coconut cookies are my favorite result from that experiment. -Amy Alberts, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Stir in cranberries. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; gently shape into mounds. , Bake at 325° until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY COCONUT BARS
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and salt and mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing to combine. Stir in the pecans. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until browned.
- Filling: In a mixer, combine the sugar, flour, and baking powder and mix well. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and zest and mix well. Fold in the cranberries, coconut, and pecans. When the crust is baked, remove from the oven and spread the filling over it. Return to the oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars for serving.
COCONUT-CRANBERRY BARS WITH PECANS
Easy and delicious! Family and friends truly enjoy these wonderful bars. I hope you do as well!
Provided by NancyLou
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a bowl; press into the prepared baking dish.
- Stir cranberries, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, coconut, white chocolate chips, and bittersweet chocolate chips together in a bowl; gently spread over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 25 to 28 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
TO-DIE-FOR CRANBERRY COCONUT SQUARES
Make and share this To-Die-For Cranberry Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350?F. Spray 8x8-inch pan with nonstick spray.
- Prepare base: In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Stir in flour and salt until well combined and crumbly. Press into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake about 12 minutes until just barely golden around the edges.
- Prepare topping: In the same bowl (no need to wash it) combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add egg and egg white, lemon juice and stir until well-blended and smooth.
- Smooth cranberries and coconut evenly over the base. Pour lemon filling over top. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if using, before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 67, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 1.7
COCONUT-CRANBERRY BARS
This is my absolute favorite bar recipe! It's so easy to make and every time I make it, I eat half the pan myself!
Provided by MEGANGAINFORTH
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the prepared pan.
- Combine condensed milk, chocolate chips, cranberries, coconut, and pecans in a bowl; mix well. Gently spread over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are brown and the chips have almost fully melted, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cut into 36 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and winter, while frozen cranberries can be used year-round.
- Don't overcook the cranberries. Cranberries should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape.
- Chill the cranberry mixture before baking. This will help the bars set up properly.
- Use a combination of white and brown sugar. This will give the bars a more complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
Conclusion:
These cranberry coconut squares are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like them tart or sweet, chewy or soft, these bars are sure to please everyone.
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