Description
Cranberry bars are the perfect holiday treat, combining a buttery crust with a sweet-tart cranberry filling. Easy to make and delightful to eat, these bars bring festive cheer to any occasion. With their vibrant red color and chewy texture, they’re sure to impress guests at family gatherings or casual get-togethers. Whip up a batch for a delicious dessert that will have everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg