Cranberry Coconut Squares

By á-298

Ingredients

• Base:
• 1/2 c. soft butter
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 scant c. flour
• pinch of salt
• Topping:
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 tsp flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 c. lemon juice
• 1 12/c. fresh or frozen cranberries, blueberries or raspberries
• 1/2 c. shredded coconut
• icing sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Base:
Stir together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add flour and salt, stir until well combined and crumbly.
Press into 8 x 8 greased pan. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

Topping:
Combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add the egg, egg white and lemon juice, stir until blended and smooth.

Sprinkle berries and coconut evenly over the base, pour the filling over top. Bake for 40 minutes, until gold brown. Cool, sprinkle with icing sugar, cut into squares