CHEWY CRANBERRY PECAN BARS

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I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. -Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Crispy Crunch
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Mbraku Ahmed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ayanna Charles
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cranberry pecan bars. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


Moshiur Rahman
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The bars were a little bit too crumbly. I think I'll chill the dough for longer next time.


Md Md Habib
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The bars were a little dry. I think I'll add a little bit more butter to the crust next time.


Nishan Tamang
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These bars are a little bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Saad Ali514
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. The instructions are very clear.


Mr. Janni
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These bars are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Pervez ali
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cranberry pecan bars they've ever had.


Customer Customer
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These bars are perfect for a snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Grx Adil
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the streusel topping. It gave the bars a warm and cozy flavor.


Zain Khalid
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I didn't have any pecans on hand, so I used walnuts instead. They turned out just as delicious.


omzo SOW
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These bars are so easy to make. I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Erich Martin
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The sweetness of the cranberries is balanced out by the tartness of the lemon juice.


Ismail Musa
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Nadia Zalegowska
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These bars were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Mr Zoya
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I love the combination of cranberries and pecans in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Rhuari Brown
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These cranberry pecan bars are a delightful treat! They have a chewy texture, a sweet and tart flavor, and a crunchy pecan topping. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.