Best 7 Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars Recipes

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For those of you who love a delectable treat that combines chewy, coconutty goodness with the tartness of cranberries, this article will guide you to the yummiest chewy coconut cranberry bar recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more. From classic family recipes to innovative modern takes on this classic dessert, we'll delve into a world of flavors and textures, taking you on a culinary journey to find the perfect recipe for your next baking adventure.

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COCONUT CRANBERRY BARS



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Rich bars recipe with coconut, dried cranberries and brown sugar atop a buttery shortbread crust.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Cranberry     Coconut     Fruit     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Crust
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold Land O Lakes® Butter cut into chunks
Topping
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



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From a Taste of Home magazine. Made the recipe w/o the pecans for my residents @ the retirement community where I work as a nurse. Definitely a HIT. Pretty with the red cranberries

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 33m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, craisins
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecan halves, i use pecan pieces.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  • Press into 13 x 9 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle coconut, cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans over the crust.
  • Pour condensed milk evenly over crust.
  • Bake@ 350 degrees for 25-28 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack Cut in bars.

COCONUT CRANBERRY BARS



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"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

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups white baking chips
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecan halves

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.

CRANBERRY COCONUT BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon whole or 2 percent milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind
1 cup fresh or if unavailable, frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped (if using frozen, chop berries while still frozen)
1/2 cup flaked coconut, sweetened
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

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.

CHEWY COCONUT BARS



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You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by Myrtis Gunnels

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

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.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CRANBERRY BARS



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This recipe is a variation from a old 4-H project book. I have been making them for years! I always, always, always have people asking me to make these! Great snack for road trips! I use no-sugar-added peanut butter.

Provided by e.oliver365

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, cook at a boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture. Add rice cereal, oats, cranberries, and coconut; stir well.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 141.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

Tips:

  • For a chewier texture, use a combination of quick-cooking oats and old-fashioned oats.
  • To make the bars more flavorful, toast the oats before baking them.
  • For a sweeter bar, add more dried cranberries or a drizzle of honey.
  • For a tangier bar, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a teaspoon of lemon zest.
  • For a more festive bar, top with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a drizzle of white chocolate.

Conclusion:

These chewy coconut cranberry bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and texture, and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these bars a try!

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