Ingredients

  • 23 cup all-purpose flour
  • 13 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 12 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 23 cup macadamia nuts or 23 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 12 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F 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.
  • 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.
  • Combine powdered sugar, orange pee and enough orange juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm bars.
  • Cool completely.