Cranberry, Pecan / Macadamia, Coconut Bars With Orange Glaze

• Crust
• all-purpose flour↗2⁄3 cup
• butter, cut into pieces↗1⁄3 cup
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• Glaze↗
• powdered sugar↗1 cup
• freshly grated orange zest1 teaspoon
• orange juice↗2 -3 tablespoons
• Filling
• sweetened flaked coconut↗1⁄2 cup
• macadamia nuts or 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped↗2⁄3 cup
• dried sweetened cranberries↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• eggs, slightly beaten↗2 2
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon baking powder↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into ungreased 8" square baking pan. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. 2

   Combine all filling ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Carefully spread filling over hot, partially baked crust. Bake 22-27 minutes or until golden brown.

3. 3

   Combine powdered sugar, orange pee and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. Cool completely.