Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars

Name: Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 cup cold butter; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided; 1 large egg; 2 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022

I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. —Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 119 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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