Cranberry Coconut Bars

These cranberry coconut bars have a buttery oat crust, tart cranberry filling, and a crumbly topping with nuts and coconut.

Crust Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted or softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Filling Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. To prepare the crust, stir together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add this to the flour mixture and blend together.
3. Mix in the pecans and coconut. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the crust mixture.
4. Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch pan and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
5. For the filling, place the fresh or frozen cranberries, dried cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
6. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. The cranberries will pop open and can be mashed while stirring.
7. Cool slightly, then pour the filling over the crust.
8. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture over the top.
9. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.