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.

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