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Cranberry Macadamia Bars

By: Land O'Lakes, Inc. 
"An orange glaze complements this bar filled with dried cranberries, coconut and macadamia nuts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 25 bars
 

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cold LAND O LAKES® Butter, cut into pieces*
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • FILLING
  • 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
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Carefully spread filling over hot, partially baked crust. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, orange peel and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. Cool completely.

Footnotes

  • * Substitute LAND O LAKES® Soft Baking Butter with Canola Oil right from the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 107 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by Ali   view full review
I've made this wonderful recipe several times and made it several different ways. I usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by COOKINMOMMY1   view full review
These were pretty good, definitely unusual. My crust was really crumbly and didn't stay on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MADAMERAMBO   view full review
Very rich in taste. Quite flavorful and buttery. Not an inexpensive dessert to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KATHY PUSKAR   view full review
Very buttery and soo...good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by krazemonkey   view full review
Very easy. Great recipe, if a little too sweet. I think I'd try the other user's tip to forgoe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by TRUDEAU6   view full review
These are absolutely AWESOME! We bought a ton of mac nuts in Hawaii earlier this month and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2005 by DTSCEP   view full review
I can't believe more people haven't tried this awesome recipe. Really different from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by Shirley B.   view full review
Fabulous sweet tart, buttery flavor with an addictive texture! These were a big hit with...

 

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