Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 1 c. finely minced pecans
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 beaten Large eggs
  • 2 tbsp. lowfat milk
  • 1 tbsp. shredded orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 c. minced cranberries
  • 1/2 c. coconut

Method

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 1 c. flour and the 2 Tbsp.
  • sugar.
  • With a pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mix until the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in 1/2 c. of the pecans.
  • Press flour mix into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min.
  • Combine the 1 1/4 c. sugar and 2 Tbsp.
  • flour.
  • Stir in Large eggs, lowfat milk, orange peel, and vanilla.
  • Mix in cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans.
  • Spread over partially baked crust.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 min more or possibly till top is golden brown.
  • Cold in pan.
  • Cut into bars while still hot.
  • Cold completely.
  • Makes 36 bars.