Description
Cranberry Shortbread Bars are a delightful holiday treat that combines the buttery richness of shortbread with the tartness of cranberries, making them perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or apricots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Shortbread Bars, Holiday Treat, Dessert, Baking