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cranberry macadamia bars

Cranberry Macadamia Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Servings

24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • Crust:
  • Heat oven to 350. 
  • Combine all crust ingredients in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
  • Press into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. 
  • Filling:
  • Combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Carefully spread filling over hot, partially baked crust.
  • Bake for 22-27 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Glaze:
  • Combine powdered sugar, orange peel and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm bars. Cool completely.