Moist Christmas Cranberry Bars That Wow Every Holiday Guest
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 200kcal
These Moist Christmas Cranberry Bars are a delightful holiday dessert that combines tart cranberries with a buttery crumb topping, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Equipment
- 9-inch square pan
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup Cranberries Use fresh or frozen
- ½ cup Butter Cold
- ¾ cup Sugar Granulated; consider brown sugar for deeper flavor
- 1 cup Flour All-purpose; sifted
- 1 large Egg
- ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great alternative
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for leavening
- ¼ teaspoon Salt A pinch balances sweetness
For the Streusel Topping
- ½ cup Flour All-purpose
- ¼ cup Sugar Granulated; brown sugar can be used
- ¼ cup Cold Butter Ensure it's cold
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the cold butter and sugar with orange zest until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the flour mixture alternately with sour cream.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of cranberries.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan, top with remaining cranberries and streusel mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bars in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with a simple icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg