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Christmas Cranberry Bars

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Bars You'll Love to Bake

These Christmas Cranberry Bars combine sweet and tart flavors for a festive dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently until evenly distributed in the batter.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

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