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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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7
Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly to ensure it bakes uniformly.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Step 10
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
| Serving size | (711.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3205.7 |
| Total Fat 176.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 68.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 451.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1772.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 385.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 225.6g | |
| Protein 42.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 195.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 834.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories