Delicious Cranberry Bars: A Delightful Sweet Treat for Christmas
Indulge in these delicious cranberry bars, perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can add a drizzle of icing on top.
- These bars can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg