Cranberry Walnut Bars
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cranberry Walnut Bars, a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors encased in a soft, buttery base. Featuring tart dried cranberries and crunchy chopped walnuts, these bars are easy to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes. The combination of granulated and brown sugar lends a subtle caramel richness, while a touch of vanilla adds warmth to every bite. Perfect as a holiday treat, afternoon snack, or simple dessert, these bars are baked to golden perfection in an 8x8 pan for conveniently portioned servings. Whether you’re sharing with friends or indulging solo, these Cranberry Walnut Bars will quickly become a favorite. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in an airtight container to enjoy their irresistible flavor for days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 piece large egg
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams dried cranberries
- 100 grams walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly to ensure it bakes uniformly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Serve the bars as a dessert or snack, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.1 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1772 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.2 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 835 mg | 18% | |
*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.
