Coconut Cranberry Bars

Name: Coconut Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 cups white baking chips; 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup pecan halves

"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!"

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups white baking chips
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecan halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly; press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spread gently over crust.
Bake until edges are golden brown, 25-28 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 160 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Cranberry Bars in Taste of Home October/November 2003

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mamaknowsbest

Mar 25, 2016

This is a classic magic bar recipe that is made even more special with the addition of dried cranberries! Follow the directions exactly and it was a hit with everybody. Note that they must cool completely before you even begin to think about cutting them. As a volunteer field editor with Taste of Home I enjoy classic recipes that have a new twist!
micharm

Mar 25, 2014

A plate of these disappeared so quickly! Easy and delicious!
aprimarie1224

Apr 13, 2012

Taste so good and so very simple and easy to make. Thank you!
pambosley

Dec 24, 2011

Super easy and tastes great. I didn't have pecans but I think they would taste (and look) even better with them! Great recipe
vt_pure_angel

Sep 1, 2010

I found them amazing! They freeze well too so you can drop them in a lunch or grab a couple out when friends stop by!! :)
kjsloan

Oct 24, 2009

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

Oct 7, 2008

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