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Cranberry Crumble Bars Recipe

Cranberry Crumble Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Aylani
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in these delightful Cranberry Crumble Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that bring the essence of a traditional pie without the hassle. With a buttery shortbread crust layered with zesty cranberry filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these bars are ideal for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. Quick to prepare and easy to share, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

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 plant-based alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Reserve 2 cups of dough for topping, then press the remaining dough into an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  6. While cooling, prepare the cranberry filling by mixing cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla. Pour over the crust.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough on top of the filling and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
  8. Allow cooling completely before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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