Description
Indulge in these delicious Cranberry Crumble Bars, where the nutty aroma of browned butter combines with tart cranberries for an irresistible dessert. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these bars are a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they make for a perfect sweet treat at breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and nutty.
- In a large bowl, mix browned butter with granulated and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually stir in flour and baking powder until just combined; fold in oats and nuts if using.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared pan, layer cranberries on top, then dollop remaining batter over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg