Chewy Coconut Bars

Yield: Makes 15 (2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inch) bars RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Mix and set aside. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and blend. Add flour mixture and blend. Stir in coconut and dried fruit until thoroughly mixed. Spread evenly into an ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake until cookies are firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Place on a rack to cool, and then cut when cooled down.
Recipe reprinted by permission of Alexander's Inn, NM. All rights reserved. Date Added: 01/01/2008