Cranberry Nut Dessert
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with this Cranberry Nut Dessert, a crowd-pleasing treat that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring a luscious combination of dried cranberries and chopped nuts (choose your favorite between pecans or walnuts), this dessert is baked into golden perfection with a moist and tender crumb. The recipe's simplicity shines with pantry staples like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, while a touch of vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic sweetness. Ready in just 50 minutes from start to finish, this easy baked dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve these bars plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a festive finishing touch that's sure to impress. Whether you call them bars, squares, or bites of joy, this Cranberry Nut Dessert is a must-try for lovers of fruity, nutty delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts, ensuring they are well-coated with the flour mixture. This helps prevent them from sinking while baking.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the dessert from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.7 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 415.6 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 298.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 747 mg | 16% | |
*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.
