Best 4 Heavenly Cranberry Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of tart and sweet flavors with our heavenly cranberry bars. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of chewy oat crust, tangy cranberry filling, and a sprinkle of sweet streusel topping. The vibrant crimson color of the cranberries adds a festive touch to any occasion, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family. With three variations included - classic cranberry bars, cranberry orange bars, and cranberry nut bars - this recipe offers a delightful assortment of flavors to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating these irresistible cranberry bars, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

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ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIE BARS



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These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We enjoy these during the holiday season. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup grated orange zest
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in baking chips, cranberries, pecans and orange zest., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon zest and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over bars. Combine dried cranberries and remaining 2 tablespoons zest; sprinkle over frosting. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into triangles. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE CRANBERRY BARS



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"My sister, who's a great cook, passed this recipe on to me," notes Nell Wheeler from Warrenton, Virginia. "These buttery bars are studded with cranberries, pecans and coconut. They're pretty enough for Christmas, but I make them all year."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the egg, milk, orange zest and vanilla. Combine sugar and flour; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and pecans. Spread over crust. , Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

HEAVENLY CRANBERRY SCONES



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A delightful and easy recipe for scones. This is a bit unusual because it doesn't require milk or egg. The result is a lovely and light scone that's so good it's heavenly!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
½ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt, then cranberries.
  • Form dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat down into a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick circle. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into 8 segments.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are slightly crisp and top is browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and redefine the cut marks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 245.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY BARS



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"I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for their tart cranberry flavor," shares Betty Noga, Milwaukie, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups cold butter
1 cup sugar
3 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add cranberries and cook until they pop, about 4-6 minutes. Add orange juice, orange zest, butter, cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and set aside. , For crust, combine the flour and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add sugar and oats; mix well. Spoon half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; pat firmly into pan. Spread filling evenly over crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture; pat lightly. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a gooey and sticky filling, make sure to use fresh cranberries and cook them until they burst open.
  • To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it before adding the filling.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to combine the butter and flour for the crust.
  • Be careful not to overmix the crust dough, as this will make it tough.
  • If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease and flour the baking pan instead.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, as this will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These heavenly cranberry bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their sweet and tangy filling and crumbly crust, these bars are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cranberry bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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