Description
I have made this recipe annually since the early 1970s.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- A pinch salt
Ingredients for Filling:
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sal1
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 3/4 cup jellied whole cranberry sauce, drained slightly
Instructions
Method for Base:
- Mix the above ingredients until crumbly
- Press into an 8” by 8” pan; try using a folding-sided silicone pan
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes
Method for Filling:
- Beat eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add sugar, salt, flour, baking powder, raisins, coconut, and cranberries.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the base.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Icing:
When the square has cooled, ice with the following.
- 1½ cups icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of water
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
Mix butter, sugar, vanilla and water until icing is a nice spreading consistency. Add more water if needed.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Bake