Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  FRESH CRANBERRY-PECAN BARS

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbs. sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
2 beaten eggs
2 Tbs. milk
1 Tbs. finely shredded orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped cranberries
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
For crust, in a medium mixing bowl combine the 1 cup flour and the 2 Tbs. sugar.  Using a pastry blender, cut in the margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.  Press flour mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine the 1 1/4 cups sugar and the 2 Tbs. flour.  Stir in the eggs, milk, orange peel, and vanilla.  Fold in the cranberries, coconut, and 1/2 cup pecans.  Spread over partially baked crust.  Bake till top is lightly browned.  Cool in pan on a wire rack.  While still warm, cut into bars.  Cool completely.

Makes 36 bars.

MY TIP: 
Make these while fresh cranberries are available and freeze for use later.

MY NAME:  Kathy Butler