Cranberry Coconut Lemon Bars

Uncle Bill’s Cranberry Squares

🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🥧 Recipe Yield: 24 squares

Description:
Indulge in the delightful tanginess of Uncle Bill’s Cranberry Squares, a perfect treat to share with loved ones or savor solo. These bar cookies offer a tantalizing blend of cranberries, lemon, and coconut, bound together in a sweet symphony that’s hard to resist.

Recipe Category: Bar Cookie

Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Lemon, Berries, Citrus, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 215
• Fat Content: 8.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 48.8mg
• Sodium Content: 127.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34.2g
• Fiber Content: 1g
• Sugar Content: 24g
• Protein Content: 2.6g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2 cups cranberries
• 2 cups sweetened coconut
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Base:

   • Butter a 13″ x 9″ oven-proof baking dish.
   • In a food processor or blender, pulse together the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
   • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and pat it down lightly.
   • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

3. Add Cranberries and Coconut:

   • After baking the base, scatter the cranberries evenly over the warm baked base.
   • Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the cranberries.

4. Prepare the Lemon Mixture:

   • In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 cups granulated sugar, and lemon juice until well blended.
   • Gradually whisk in the 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and baking powder until smooth.

5. Bake Again:

   • Pour the lemon mixture over the cranberries and coconut. It will spread to fill the dish during baking.
   • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until the middle is set and the edges are golden brown.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the cranberry squares to cool before cutting them into 3″ x 1 1/2″ squares.
   • Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

These delectable cranberry squares are a delightful blend of tartness and sweetness, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or sweet indulgence whenever the craving strikes!