Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that transforms your leftover cranberry sauce into a scrumptious dessert. These bars feature a buttery crust paired with a vibrant cranberry filling, topped with a crunchy pecan oat mixture that adds texture to every bite. Ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or as a comforting treat after dinner, these oat squares are not only delicious but also easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these tasty bars in no time. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and share them with friends and family for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (for topping)
- 1/3 cup finely crushed pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add rolled oats, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt; mix until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan evenly. Spread cranberry sauce on top.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt additional butter. Stir in brown sugar, rolled oats, crushed pecans, and cinnamon until well combined. Sprinkle this topping over the cranberry layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow cooling on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg