Orange Cranberry Squares
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Orange Cranberry Squares—perfectly balanced between zesty, sweet, and tart flavors. Packed with the freshness of orange zest and juice, these squares are dotted with juicy, tangy cranberries that burst with flavor in every bite. The buttery, tender crumb makes them delightfully soft, while a finishing dusting of powdered sugar (optional but highly recommended!) takes them over the top. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings or a refreshing treat any time of year. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee, these citrus-infused bars are your new go-to dessert when you want something light, fruity, and oh-so-satisfying. Perfect for keywords like "cranberry dessert recipe," "easy orange bars," and "seasonal holiday treats."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest
- 60 milliliters Fresh orange juice
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 100 grams Fresh cranberries
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the fresh cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, slice into 9 squares and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.6 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*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.
