Delightful Cranberry Bars
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade cranberry bars, where tart cranberries meet a buttery sweet crust. Perfect for any occasion, these bars promise to be a crowd-pleaser, evoking warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they make an ideal dessert for family gatherings or festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- For the crust, mix softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Gradually add flour and baking powder to form a crumbly dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and vanilla extract; pour over the baked crust.
- Crumble remaining dough on top of the cranberry layer and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg