Description
Cranberry Orange Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance tart cranberries and sweet oranges, creating a refreshing dessert that feels like sunshine on your plate. With a soft, chewy texture and vibrant colors, these bars are not only delicious but also visually appealing—ideal for any gathering or special occasion. Once you try this easy recipe, you’ll want to keep making them for family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large fresh oranges (juiced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and orange zest; let sit until juices are released.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and remaining sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined, then incorporate the cranberry mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg