Chewy Coconut Bars

Haven't tried this yet. My family loves coconut and the cranberries give it a festive look.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and blend. Add flour mixture and blend.
4. Stir in coconut and dried fruit until thoroughly mixed. Spread evenly into an ungreased 8 inch square baking pan.
5. Bake until cookies are firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Place on a rack to cool, then cut when cooled down.