Orange Cranberry Bars

Make the Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9”x9” baking pan with parchment paper, spray with baking spray and set aside.
2. In a large glass bowl, measure in the Graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and melted coconut oil.
3. Stir the ingredients together using a spoon or a fork.
4. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, using a measuring spoon or another heavy object to press it evenly. (The more packed it is, the less of a chance it will break off and float upward into the filling.)
5. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven, then set aside to cool slightly while you make the filling.

Make the Bars

1. In another large glass bowl, crack the eggs and add the orange zest. Using a hand mixer, whip the eggs and orange zest together until light.
2. Add the orange juice to the egg/zest mixture, and mix until incorporated.
3. Sift the powdered sugar and flour into another bowl together, and sprinkle into the wet ingredients, stirring slowly with the hand mixer until just combined.
4. Pour the orange filling on top of the slightly cooled Graham cracker crust.
5. Sprinkle the cranberries on top of the filling, and transfer to the oven.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bars are cooked through. (I like to put on an oven mitt and shake the pan to see if the filling is jiggly. If so, it needs more time. If not, it’s good to go!)
7. When cooked through, remove from the oven, and let cool completely.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy!