Cranberry Pecan Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Beverly McClarren

"Beverly McClarren mixes cranberries, coconut and a little orange peel into the filling of her rich pecan bars. 'I happened upon the recipe while watching television,' notes the Findlay, Ohio baker. 'Whenever i serve them, people ask for the recipe."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Combine the eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients. Fold in the cranberries, coconut, pecans and orange peel. Pour over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.