Cranberry Pecan Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 2 beaten eggs
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• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel
• 1 cup chopped cranberries
• 1/2 cup coconut

Directions

In a medium bowl combine 1 cup flour and 2 Tbsp. sugar. With pastry cutter, cut margarine into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans. Press flour mixture into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.combine 1 1/4 cup sugar and 2 Tbsp. flour. Stir in the eggs, milk, orange peel and vanilla. Fold in cranberries, coconut, and the remaining chopped pecans. Spread over partially baked crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden. Cut into bars while warm. Cool completely.

By Robin from Washington, IA