Delicious Cranberry Bars (Perfect for Christmas)
If you’re searching for a festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings, look no further than these Delicious Cranberry Bars (Perfect for Christmas). With a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, these bars feature juicy cranberries enveloped in a buttery base, making them perfect for sharing at family get-togethers or enjoying on a cozy evening. This easy-to-follow recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels and can be prepared in under an hour. Not only do they taste amazing fresh out of the oven, but they also improve in flavor after a day or two. Get ready to impress everyone with this simple yet impressive holiday dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- Zest from one orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the room-temperature butter and white sugar until light and fluffy; add orange zest.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla essence.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Spread half the batter into the greased pan, sprinkle with half the topping mixture, then layer remaining batter and topping.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg