CARAMEL CRANBERRY BARS

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"My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar," writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast a tangy cranberry flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, dates, pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and remaining sugar. Stir in butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place the remaining flour in a small bowl. Stir in caramel topping until smooth; set aside. Sprinkle cranberry mixture over crust; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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Kajol Akter
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These bars are so delicious and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


mrsheeraz 360
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to bring to a potluck or party.


Ama
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit at parties. I highly recommend them.


Maryam Ibrahim muhammed
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy crust and the gooey caramel filling.


Md Nijam sk
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I made these bars for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


nasebkhan nasebkhan
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Nadiira Mohamed
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these bars. The caramel and cranberry flavors were a perfect combination.


Sajjad AliHeero
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Milad Omer
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Sir Edward
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.


Govinda Singh
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter to the crust next time.


Samad Mirzai
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overbaked them a little bit.


Desnovia Beukes
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the caramel next time.


Jennifer Williams
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of caramel and cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. These bars are so good! The caramel is sweet and gooey, and the cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor.


Jasmine Amiri
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These bars are so delicious and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Hum Dard S
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to bring to a potluck or party.


Aziza Akther
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries, depending on what I have on hand.


Zafran khan
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I made these cranberry bars over the weekend and they were a huge hit! The caramel and cranberry flavors were a perfect combination, and the crust was so buttery and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.