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.

Naeem Abbas
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Lucinda Temmers
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Lovely Flower
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the macadamia nuts for chopped walnuts. The bars were still delicious!


Fardin Nur
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly.


Costantin Iordan nicolaaie
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Stacy Owens
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these bars. The macadamia nuts and the buttery crust really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Anjita Maharjan
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These bars are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


Ibrahim Nureni
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I love the combination of cranberries and macadamia nuts in these bars. They're so unique and flavorful.


esther Dell
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Tyler Herron
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and delicious.


Ayo Mi
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the buttery crust and the sweet and tart filling.


Jamie Helms
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for bake sales or potlucks.


Khalil Hosary
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These cranberry macadamia bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of tart cranberries and sweet macadamia nuts.