Description
Cranberry Crumble Bars are a delightful combination of buttery blondies and tart cranberries, topped with a crunchy oat crumble. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat after a long day, these bars are simple to make and sure to impress. With vibrant colors and comforting flavors, they bring warmth to any occasion. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and burst of juicy cranberries in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter until browned; let cool slightly. Mix in brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats with melted butter and brown sugar until crumbly; sprinkle on top of the cranberry layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown; cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg