Orange-Prune Bars

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Title: Orange-Prune Bars
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 24 servings

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1/2 c Margarine; not diet
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
1 c All-purpose flour
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1 1/4 c Dried prunes; 19-20
1/3 c Packed brown sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1/8 ts Salt
1/4 c Orange juice
1 tb Orange peel; grated
1 c Nuts
2 Large eggs
3 1/2 oz Dried coconut

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
Preparation Time: 1:30
1. Crust: Place softened margarine or butter and sugar in small bowl.
With electric mixer set on medium speed, cream mixture until light and
fluffy. Turn mixer to low and beat in flour. Mixture will be creamy. Pat
dough evenly into bottom of 9 x 9 x 1-3/4 inch ungreased pan. Bake in
preheated 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let
cool 15-20 minutes.
2. Filling: Place prunes into a saucepan with just enough water to
cover. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve 2
tablespoons of the liquid. Cut prunes into 4-5 pieces, removing pits.
3. Combine prunes in saucepan with reserved 2 tablespoons liquid,
sugar, cornstarch, salt, orange juice and peel. Bring to a boil; reduce
heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in coarsely chopped nuts; spread over crust.
4. Place the eggs in a small bowl and beat until frothy. Stir in the
coconut. Spread evenly over prune mixture.
5. Bake 25 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into 24 bars.

Yield: 2 dozen bar cookies.

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