Coconut Cranberry Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tart with these irresistible Coconut Cranberry Bars! Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a chewy layer of sweetened shredded coconut, and tangy dried cranberries, this easy dessert is brought together with rich, creamy sweetened condensed milk. Prepared in just 20 minutes, these bars bake to golden, bubbly perfection in your oven, making them an ideal treat for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or everyday snacking. With easy-to-follow steps and crowd-pleasing flavors, these Coconut Cranberry Bars will quickly become a household favorite. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in an airtight container for up to five days to enjoy their deliciousness all week long. Perfect as a festive dessert, homemade gift, or simple indulgence, these bars are your next baking adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Sweetened shredded coconut
- 150 grams Dried cranberries
- 397 grams Sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Sprinkle the shredded coconut and dried cranberries evenly over the partially baked crust.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the coconut and cranberry layer, ensuring it covers the surface completely.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Slice into 16 bars and serve. Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.1 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.2 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2049 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 807.2 g | 294% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 568.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1229 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2051 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
