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Cranberry Bars Recipe

Cranberry Bars are a delicious dessert or snack for the holiday season with tart cranberries and a buttery sweet crust and crunchy topping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust and Topping:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup cold butter cut into small chunks
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
Filling:
  • 16 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with butter or cooking spray, and line with parchment.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, zest, and baking powder.
  4. Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or fork, work the mixture until fine crumbs form.
  5. Add the egg and mix it into the mixture until fully combined.
  6. Press about 3 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, that is the crust.
  7. Set aside the remaining crumb mixture for the topping.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch and mix well.
  9. Add the cranberries on top of the crust.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cranberries.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
  12. Cool to room temperature. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 579IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 579IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.