Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars Recipe

Name: Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup desiccated coconut; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup molasses (Melasse in German); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter, gently melted; Topping; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract or 3/4 teaspoon almond essence; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup desiccated coconut; 2/3 cup dried cranberries (pre-soak them in lemon juice if you like 'tangy'!); 1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

Base
1 cup flour
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses (Melasse in German)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, gently melted
Topping
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon almond extract or 3/4 teaspoon almond essence
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup desiccated coconut
2/3 cup dried cranberries (pre-soak them in lemon juice if you like 'tangy'!)
1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Base:
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Preheat oven. Mix flour, coconut, sugar, soda and salt. Add butter and molasses and mix until crumbly.
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Press mixture into greased (or baking-paper lined) 9i1/2x13i1/2 (23cmx33cm) pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
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Topping:
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Stir sugar, molasses and almond extract into beaten eggs.
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Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and stir into egg mixture.
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Add coconut and cranberries and mix.
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Pour over crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with almonds.
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Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 25 minutes or until medium brown.
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Cool and ice with lemon frosting (optional).
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(Optional) Lemon frosting: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tsp of lemon or lime juice. Add a bit of milk or more juice to achieve the taste and consistency you prefer.
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NOTE (for first reviewer): You need not cool the bottom layer after first bake - just dollop the topping over it and be very careful in spreading or flattening it, use a light hand. Thanks for trying it. Glad you liked the taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars

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