Description
Cranberry bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance tart and sweet flavors, making them ideal for any occasion. With a soft, chewy texture and a buttery crust, these bars burst with vibrant cranberries in every bite. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply indulging in a mid-week snack, these bars are sure to please. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and customize them with nuts or chocolate for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg