CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD BARS

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Make and share this Cranberry Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh cranberries (2 1/4 cups)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place the wire oven rack in the center of the oven. Butter (or spray) a 9x9 inch pan.
  • Cranberry Filling: In a medium sized saucepan, place all the ingredients. Over medium heat, cook the ingredients until boiling. Continue to boil the filling until it becomes thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you make the shortbread.
  • Shortbreads: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and salt. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer) beat the butter until smooth (1 minute). Add the sugar and beat until smooth (2 minutes). Beat in the vanilla. Gently stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated.
  • Evenly press two-thirds of the shortbread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Then evenly spread the cranberry filling over the shortbread base, leaving a 1/4 inch border.
  • With the remaining shortbread dough, using your fingers crumble it over the top of the cranberry filling. Then lightly press the dough into the filling.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and while hot, cut into 16 squares. Allow to cool completely in pan. Makes about 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 40.1, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 1.8

Khempi Blennis
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sadia Nosheen
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I actually really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread crust was amazing.


Christopher Martin
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These bars were a little too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.


Mastar Hayat
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I loved the festive look of these bars. They were perfect for my holiday party.


NRG Clan NRG sanchez
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These bars were delicious! The cranberry filling was tart and refreshing, and the shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly.


Anita Hernandez
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These bars were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Alvi islam Redoy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfect. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Jacqueline Moreno
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These bars were a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Tqeu King
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These cranberry shortbread bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Amia Quintin
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I loved the combination of cranberries and shortbread in these bars. They were the perfect treat for a winter afternoon.


Nampijja Tracy
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These bars were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


online one
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I was looking for a festive treat to make for Christmas and these cranberry shortbread bars fit the bill perfectly. They were delicious and everyone loved them.


vincent isaboke
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I've made these cranberry shortbread bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Matthew Goff
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These cranberry shortbread bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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