Cranberry Crumble Bars: Easy and Delicious Homemade Treats
These cranberry crumble bars are a perfect balance of tart and sweet, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In another bowl, combine cranberries, lemon juice, and vanilla; spread over the crust.
- Top with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a sweeter bar, increase the sugar to 1 1/4 cups.
- These bars can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg