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 350ยบ. 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.

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