Cranberry Macadamia Bars
These festive looking bars are perfect for a fall or holiday party!
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold salted butter, (cut into pieces)
- ½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts ((can also use hazelnuts or pecans))
- 2 large eggs, (beaten)
- 1¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely chopped cranberries
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned around the edges. Keep the oven pre-heated at 350.
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Combine all of the filling ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk together until well- combined. Pour the filling over the hot crust. Sprinkle with cranberries, coconut and nuts.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars while warm. Cool completely in pan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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