Cranberry Lemon Bars: Indulgent Treat You’ll Love to Make
Delight in the perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty lemon in these delicious cranberry lemon bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice and then gradually add the flour mixture.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some lemon zest to the batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg