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bar - Cranberry Square Bars

Source of Recipe

mimi mart


Recipe Introduction

(This recipe from Jean Pare's 150 Delicious Squares) via mimi mart com

List of Ingredients

for the bottom layer:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup slightly softened butter, (1 stick)
1/8 teaspoon salt

for the top layer:
2 large eggs
1 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour
1 level teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup Whole cranberry sauce, slightly drained

for the icing:
1 1/2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons milkd or water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350. Use an ungreased 8x8x2" baking pan.

for the bottom layer:
Place the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until crumbly.
Press in the baking. Bake for 10 minutes .

for the top layer:
Beat eggs in same bowl the crumbs were in.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spread over top of the bottom layer.
Bake for 25 - 35 minutes, until firm in the center.
Allow to cool in the pan.

for the icing:
Beat the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Add more liquid or confectioners sugar if needed for spreading consistency.
Spread over the cooled bars.
Cut into 25 squares.