ORANGE CRANBERRY BARS

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"My sister, who's a great cook, passed this recipe on to me," notes Nell Wheeler from Warrenton, Virginia. "These buttery bars are studded with cranberries, pecans and coconut. They're pretty enough for Christmas, but I make them all year."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the egg, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Combine sugar and flour; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and pecans. Spread over crust. , Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Afaq Hussain
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These bars are amazing! I've already made them twice and they're always a hit.


Ghafoor Mengal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are a new favorite in my household.


Lshcjf Ndnc
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Miriam Wanjala
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I love the orange and cranberry combination in these bars. They're so refreshing and delicious!


Muhammad Yahaya Muhammad
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These bars were a nice change of pace from my usual dessert recipes.


Brandy Causey11
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but these bars were actually really good!


Patrick Kashushura
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


saad nazim
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set, but they still tasted good.


Abdulrahaman Shaibu
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The bars were a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Jordan Rook
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Madison Draper
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Hadika Khan
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great snack or dessert for any occasion.


Younus Bp
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These bars were delicious! I love the combination of orange and cranberry. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly.


M. Attaullah
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success! The orange and cranberry flavors paired perfectly together and the crust was nice and flaky.


Adam Nelsen
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These orange cranberry bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the tart and tangy flavor.