Description
Christmas Cranberry Bars are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors, making them a must-have for festive gatherings. With a buttery base and vibrant cranberries, these bars are easy to prepare and sure to bring warmth and joy to your holiday table. Each bite evokes cherished memories of cozy celebrations, making them an irresistible addition to your seasonal festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top; cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg