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- 1-1/4 cups flour (part whole wheat)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- Filling:
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cranberry juice
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