Cranberry Macadamia Bars Recipes

CRANBERRY AND MACADAMIA NUT BARK

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with foil. Melt candy coating in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread on foil-lined cookie sheet. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Break bark into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

CRANBERRY, PECAN / MACADAMIA, COCONUT BARS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F 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.

CRANBERRY-MACADAMIA BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350º. For crust, in a medium bowl stir together flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup of the nuts. Press the mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan.
• 2. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust is light brown around the edges.
• 3. Meanwhile, for topping, beat together the 1 1/4 cups sugar, the eggs, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Pour over the hot crust. Sprinkle with the remaining nuts, cranberries and coconut.
• 4. Bake in oven for 30 minutes more or until golden brown. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars while warm. Cool completely. Makes 24 bars.
• 5. To store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

CRANBERRY MACADAMIA NUT BARK

Steps:

• Line one 10x15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place white confectioners' coating (almond bark) in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on medium heat until melted. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
• Spread mixture out on foil, cool, and break into 1 1/ 2 inch pieces. Store in air tight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CRANBERRY DREAMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream together white sugar, light brown sugar and butter (do not use shortening). Stir in slightly beaten eggs and vanilla.
• Add flour mixture until just mixed. Stir in vanilla chips, macadamia nuts and dried cranberries.
• Drop dough on an ungreased cookie sheet by small scoop or rounded teaspoon. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cookies will sink slightly.
• Variations: To make chocolate cookies, omit 1/2 cup flour and replace with 1/2 cup cocoa. To make refrigerator cookies: Roll dough into 2 rolls, wrap with plastic wrap and chill or freeze. (If you freeze the dough, thaw for at least 1/2 hour before cutting). Slice 1-inch slices; cut into 4 and place on baking sheet point up. For fancier cookies: Drizzle melted white chocolate on chocolate cookies and melted dark chocolate on the white cookie. Enjoy!