Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cranberry Shortbread Bars, where buttery shortbread meets the vibrant tartness of fresh cranberries. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family night. The rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the seasonal burst of cranberries makes them a must-try dessert. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or at room temperature with your favorite beverage. Simple yet satisfying, these bars will impress your guests and become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (12 oz) bag fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually add flour until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Rinse cranberries and pat dry, then spread them over the dough base.
- Mix chopped walnuts into the remaining dough and drop chunks evenly over the cranberries.
- Chill assembled pan in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 42-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg