Description
Cranberry crumble bars are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors, featuring a rich browned butter blondie base that melts in your mouth. These bars are perfect for any gathering, bringing warmth and joy with every bite. With just the right amount of gooeyness and crunch, they are sure to be a favorite among friends and family. Easy to make and versatile enough to adapt with seasonal fruits, these bars will elevate your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter until golden brown; set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with brown and granulated sugars. Mix well.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries without crushing them.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg