Description
A delightful treat featuring a buttery crust and tart cranberry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch or serve with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry bars, dessert, baking, sweet treat, holiday dessert