Best 7 Cranberry Butterscotch Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Butterscotch Squares, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the tartness of cranberries with the velvety sweetness of butterscotch. This irresistible dessert boasts a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy butterscotch filling, and a vibrant cranberry topping, resulting in a textural masterpiece that will delight your taste buds. Alongside this star recipe, discover an array of equally enticing dessert options, including our luscious Cranberry Bliss Bars, renowned for their layers of cranberry filling, cheesecake, and shortbread crust, and our irresistible Cranberry Orange Muffins, bursting with citrusy-tart cranberries and sweet orange zest. If you're craving a classic, our Cranberry Pie, featuring a flaky crust and a tart-sweet cranberry filling, is sure to satisfy. And for those seeking a unique twist, our Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti, with its nutty pistachio flavor and chewy texture, offers a delightful departure from the ordinary.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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Celebrate the season with cranberry bars! They're super easy to make and can be cut into mini squares, just right for a dessert tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground slivered almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 orange (4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, the almonds, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Press 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Stir cinnamon into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over crust. Spoon reserved crumb mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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Real quick and easy to make! I got this recipe from an acquaintance at a boardgame night. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I think pecans are a more complementary flavor. These cranberry bars are delicious, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Don't count on leftovers - these moist squares get gobbled right up!

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, Softened
2 eggs, Beaten
2 cups raw cranberries, left whole
1 cup pecans, Chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
  • Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
  • Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
  • Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.

CRANBERRY BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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I just love these bars. I look forward to the holiday season when fresh cranberries are abundant. A friend of the family gave me this recipe years ago and when I make them the smells of them baking fills the house with memories of Christmas.

Provided by Jan Vardaman

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c margarine or butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 pkg raw fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
3 oz butterscotch chips
1 c chopped nuts (i use pecans or walnuts)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
  • 2. Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to above mixture.
  • 3. Then add: cranberries, butterscotch chips and chopped nuts. Mix well. Press into a 9x13 pan that has been lightly sprayed with Pam.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

EASY APPLE-CRANBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Looking for a delicious fruit dessert? Then check out these apple and cranberry squares made with Original Bisquick® mix and served with ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 5 large)
1 bag (6 oz) sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture to small bowl; stir in pecans. Set aside for topping. Pat remaining crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, granulated sugar and cinnamon. In small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Spoon filling over crust; sprinkle reserved crumb/nut mixture over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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Make and share this Butterscotch Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup blanched almond, finely chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (113 g) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix or 2 (113 g) packages vegetarian instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, with a pastry blender, combine the flour, margarine, almonds and 1/4 cup icing sugar until crumbly.
  • With the fingers, press the mixture firmly into an ungreased 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Bake the crust 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool the crust in the dish on a wire rack.
  • While the crust is cooling, beat the whipping cream and vanilla extract in a small bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • In a medium bowl (you can use the same one as you used for mixing the crust), beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  • With a rubber spatula, fold in 1 cup whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture; spread over the cooled crust.
  • Reserve the remaining whipped cream for the topping.
  • In a large bowl, with a wire whisk, prepare the pudding mixes as the label directs, but prepare both packages together and use only 3 cups milk.
  • Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  • Fold the remaining 2 tablespoons of icing sugar into the reserved whipped cream; spread over the pudding.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 153.7, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.4, Protein 5.7

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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I put three recipes together to make these amazing bars that really satisfy the sweet tooth. -Romagene Deuel, Clarkston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans. Reserve 2 cups. Spread remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough over filling. , Bake at 375° for 40-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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I had this at a friend. party and loved it. Not a huge fan of cranberries; but fresh cranberries with the almond extract could almost be mistaken for cherries. I made it several times through the Holidays and it was a huge hit. GREAT for breakfast or tea.any time of the year. Buy fresh cranberries when in season and freeze for cooking throughout the year.

Provided by Brigitte in Texas

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup of softened butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups of whole fresh cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add sugar, eggs, and almond extract and mix.
  • Stir in flour.
  • finally stir in cranberries and nuts (batter will be very stiff).
  • Grease a 9x9 pan.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown.
  • Other berries can be used; blackberries and blueberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 125.4, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your cranberry butterscotch squares will be. Look for fresh cranberries that are plump and bright red, and use unsalted butter for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the squares tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the squares until they are set: The squares are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake them, or they will be dry.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them: This will help them hold their shape better.

Conclusion:

Cranberry butterscotch squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tart flavor, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious dessert, give these cranberry butterscotch squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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