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Cranberry Crumble Bars: A Sweet and Tart Delight

These Cranberry Crumble Bars are a sweet and tart delight! They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for the holidays or any time of year.

Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ¼ cups (405g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Cranberry Filling:

  • 2 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the Crust: Cream together the butter and sugars in a stand mixer. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Prepare for Baking: Set aside 2 cups of the dough for the crumble topping. Press the remaining dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Make the Cranberry Filling: While the crust is baking, combine the cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest and juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  • Assemble: Pour the cranberry filling over the pre-baked crust. Crumble the reserved dough over the cranberry filling.
  • Bake: Bake for about 45 minutes, covering the pan with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  • Cool: Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  • Make the Vanilla Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.

 

  • Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set before slicing and

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/cranberry-crumble-bars/