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Cranberry Bars Recipe
My cranberry bars are irresistible treats—a crumble, cookie, and pie in one, easy and perfect for sharing at family and festive gatherings.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To Make the Cranberry Bars
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
baking powder1 teaspoon(10 oz/284 g) cranberries (, finely chopped (fresh or frozen))2 cups(4 oz/115 g) powdered sugar1 cup(½ oz/14 g) butter (, melted)1 tablespoon
4
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or with a handheld electric mixer and a medium bowl), cream the sugar and butter together on medium-high speed for about ⏱️ 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
5
Lower the speed to medium-low and add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and orange zest.
large eggs (, at room temperature)2(10 oz/284 g) cranberries (, finely chopped (fresh or frozen))2 cups(4 oz/115 g) powdered sugar1 cup(½ oz/14 g) butter (, melted)1 tablespoonvanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6
Switch the speed to low and gradually add in the flour mixture until combined, then fold in the cranberries and the almonds.
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Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan and bake for ⏱️ 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
8
Let cool completely before lifting the bars out of the pan.
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To Make the Glaze
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon of milk, almond extract and vanilla extract. The consistency should be thick but pourable. If it is too thick, add more milk, a few drops at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon(10 oz/284 g) cranberries (, finely chopped (fresh or frozen))2 cups(4 oz/115 g) powdered sugar1 cup(½ oz/14 g) butter (, melted)1 tablespoon½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Drizzle over the bars and let set for about ⏱️ 10 minutes before cutting into 16 bars and serving.
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Enjoy with a cup of tea! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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