Description
Delightful cranberry bars with a sweet crumble topping, perfect for gatherings or a simple treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms. Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cranberry filling.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
- Let it cool completely before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, allow bars to cool before adding the glaze. Try variations like nuts or different fruit mixes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg