Cranberry Coconut Oat Bars
These Cranberry Coconut Oat Bars are the perfect seasonal treat - chewy, sweet, and packed with flavor from the coconut and oats!
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Ingredients
For filling:
- 2 cups dried cranberries soaked in hot water
- 1 orange zested
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the bars:
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a square baking pan.
- Over low medium heat in a sauce pan, drains the cranberries and cook with orange zest, sugar, and cornstarch for 15-20 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the dough by combining the softened butter, sugars, and egg. Stir until combined and add the flour and oats.
- Using your hands, press 3/4 of the dough on to the bottom of the pan. To the leftover dough in the bowl, add the coconut and mix (this will be used for the topping).
- Pour over the cooled cranberry mixture, spreading to the edges and corners.
- Sprinkle the coconut crumbles on top, lightly pressing down.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until slightly golden brown on the top.
Servings: 12 squares