Description
Cranberry Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors, featuring juicy cranberries enveloped in a buttery, crumbly base. These bars evoke warm memories of family gatherings and cozy autumn days, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Simple to prepare and endlessly adaptable, they transform everyday ingredients into a show-stopping delight that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Toss the cranberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the sugared cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg