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Cranberry Crumble Bars

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Easy cranberry crumble bars with a buttery shortbread base and topping, perfect for holidays and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and orange zest (if using). Stir well.
  6. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the cranberry layer.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure your butter is softened but not melted.
  • These bars freeze well for up to 3 months. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the crumble topping for extra holiday flavor.

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