Coconut Cranberry Bars Recipe

Coconut Cranberry Bars Recipe
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"I begged a neighbor for the recipe after tasting these yummy bars at a coffee she hosted," recalls Dolly McDonald of Edmonton, Alberta. "The colors make them real eye-pleasers, too!"

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  • 36 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips
  • 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter until crumbly; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Gently spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 160 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Coconut Cranberry Bars published in Taste of Home October/November 2003, p46

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Coconut Cranberry Bars Recipe

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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2009 by kjsloan

Easy, great combination of flavors. Gave this recipe to my mom who makes them ALL the time!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2008 by joyriver

Wonderful flavor! Easy to make - in my top 10 list.

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