Cranberry, Pecan / Macadamia, Coconut Bars With Orange Glaze

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 2/3 cup macadamia nuts or 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. press into ungreased 8" square baking pan. bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 2 combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. carefully spread filling over hot, partially baked crust. bake 22-27 minutes or until golden brown.
• 3 combine powdered sugar, orange pee and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. drizzle glaze over warm bars. cool completely.