Cranberry Gooey Butter Bars
User Reviews
4.4
69 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12 bars
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Course
Dessert
Cranberry Gooey Butter Bars
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Cranberry Gooey Butter Bars are a holiday spin on the classic gooey butter cake! These bars are tart, tangy, and sweet and oh so pretty when dusted with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 ounces
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
For the Filling:
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs
Topping:
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix cake base ingredients until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread cranberries evenly over the cake base layer.
- In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 cups powdered sugar, and orange zest with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup melted butter and the eggs, one at a time. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour and evenly spread the batter into pan over the cranberries.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Adapted from Betty Crocker
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