Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Cranberry Pecan Bars   1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (I used walnuts) 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 (I used walnuts) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel   In a large bowl, combine the flour, pecans, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees 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. Yield: 1 to 1 1/2 dozen.

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