Cranberry Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cranberry Shortbread Bars, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread and tart cranberries that will brighten any occasion. These bars are easy to prepare and present beautifully, making them ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy night at home. The rich flavor profile combined with a satisfying crunch from walnuts offers an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Whether served warm with ice cream or at room temperature as a snack, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups softened butter
- 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Evenly distribute the cleaned cranberries on top.
- Mix the remaining dough with chopped walnuts and crumble it over the cranberries.
- Chill the assembled pan for about 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 42-45 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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