MANGO BARS

I found this recipe in the Taste of Home COOKIES magazine that came out for the month of April.
I never make treats like this so I didn't think I was going to try it. Then mangos were on sale at SPROUTS! I had to get them... So, with a few tweaks of my own I baked a tray of these this afternoon, and they are so YUM!
*My fiance is not a coconut fan so I eliminated it entirely, as well as the nuts. (we are a nut free family!)
I will include them in the recipe as a side note in case you want to add them. Regardless, these were still moist, fruity and just the right amount of sweet for a relaxing Saturday ^^

HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:
YIELD = 2 dozen 2in bars


*1/2C Macadamia Nuts*
2-1/4C All purpose flour (divided)
1/2C Confectioner's sugar
1/2Tsp Salt
1C Cold butter, cubed
1 Medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/2C Orange Marmalade
1/2C Baker's Sugar
4 Eggs
1 Tsp Grated lemon peel
*1C Flaked Coconut*

This recipe called for everything to be chopped and combined using a food processor. However, I prefer to chop and mix everything by hand. I feel more involved with what I am making that way! It is definitely easier
to use the processor though, so by all means do so! Also, I tend to always use baker's sugar(casting sugar) because I buy it in bulk and it dissolves more thoroughly due to its ultra fine grain. This is not necessary for most recipes and regular granulated sugar will be fine!

Crust:
1. Finely chop nuts (if you are using them). Combine with 2C flour, confectioner's sugar and salt. Mix well.
2. Add the cubed butter and cut it into the mixture. The mixture should be decently crumbly.
3. Press into an ungreased 13x9 baking pan. (I always use glass) Bake at 350 for 15-20 mins. It should be lightly browned.

Filling:
1.Finely chop mango and combine with the marmalade. Add the sugar and remaining flour mix well.
2. Add eggs and lemon peel until just combined.
3. Pour over crust. If you are using coconut, sprinkle it over the top.
4. Bake for 23 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. ENJOY!