cranberry bars
(2 RATINGS)
Almost 30 years ago, my nephew and niece went to the First Presbyterian Child Care Center in Bryan, TX...or, as my sweet little nephew Jason said, "First Presabubbaterian". The mommy's of the kids put together a little cookbook. There isn't a name on this recipe, but whoever contributed it, THANK YOU! These are one of my favorite treats, especially during the holidays!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
depends on size of bars
Ingredients
- FILLING
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- DOUGH
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 3 cups uncooked oatmeal
How To Make cranberry bars
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Step 1To make filling: Combine sugar and water in saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Step 2Add cranberries and cook until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3Add orange juice, peel, butter, cinnamon and salt. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 more minutes.
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Step 4Remove from heat and stir in walnuts. Set aside to cool.
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Step 5To make dough: Sift flour, salt and sugar. Cut in butter.
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Step 6Add oatmeal and mix thoroughly.
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Step 7Pat half the oatmeal dough in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 pan, patting dough down firmly and evenly.
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Step 8Spread filling on top.
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Step 9Pat remaining oatmeal dough over the filling.
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Step 10Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Step 11Cool and cut into bars.
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Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Other Snacks
Keyword:
#oatmeal
Keyword:
#walnuts
Keyword:
#Cranberry
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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