Description
These Cranberry Bars are a delightful holiday dessert that is easy to make and perfect for sharing. A buttery, tender base studded with tart cranberries and optional nuts, dusted with powdered sugar, these bars are a festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add cranberries and nuts: Gently fold in cranberries and nuts if using.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, cut into bars, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a hint of orange zest to the batter.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
