CRANBERRY, PECAN / MACADAMIA, COCONUT BARS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Cranberry, Pecan / Macadamia, Coconut Bars With Orange Glaze image

Provided by swissms

Time 1h

Yield 25 bars, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup macadamia nuts or 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into ungreased 8" square baking pan. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Carefully spread filling over hot, partially baked crust. Bake 22-27 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine powdered sugar, orange pee and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 1.2