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Cranberry Crumble Bars Recipe

Cranberry Crumble Bars

  • Author: sofia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our easy-to-make Cranberry Crumble Bars. These bars offer a buttery shortbread crust layered with a zesty cranberry filling and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a holiday gathering or a cozy evening at home—these treats promise to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With minimal effort required, you can whip up these scrumptious dessert bars in no time, making them an ideal choice for busy schedules.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 1/4 cups (405 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Reserve 2 cups of dough for topping and press the remaining dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare the cranberry filling by mixing cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, orange zest and juice, and vanilla in a bowl before pouring it over the pre-baked crust.
  6. Crumble reserved dough over the filling and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool completely before glazing with a mix of powdered sugar and milk.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or spices like ginger into the crumble topping. If desired, substitute cranberries with other tart fruits such as blueberries or raspberries.

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