Cranberry Nut Bars
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cranberry Nut Bars, a perfect balance of tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans or walnuts, enveloped in a buttery, golden-brown base. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing treat is easy to make and delivers a festive combination of flavors in every bite. A duo of granulated and brown sugar adds depth and richness, while vanilla extract ties everything together. These chewy, nutty bars are the ideal dessert for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. Plus, they store beautifully, making them a make-ahead favorite! Get ready to love this quick and versatile recipe that's guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 143.8 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 559.4 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 395.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
