{"id":51984,"date":"2023-11-07T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/creamy-cranberry-bars-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T13:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T13:00:41","slug":"creamy-cranberry-bars-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/creamy-cranberry-bars-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Cranberry Bars &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are <em>so <\/em>delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!<\/p>\n<p>I love cranberry. I\u2019m so happy when the holidays roll around because I get to break out some of my favorite desserts! (Although in my opinion, they should be enjoyed year-round, they\u2019re <em>that<\/em> good!) Add these other great cranberry recipes to the dessert lineup: <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry Christmas cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cranberry-orange-cheesecake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry orange cheesecake<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cranberry-cheesecake-fluff\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry cheesecake fluff<\/a> if you want something easy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"3 cranberry bars stacked on top of each other.\" class=\"wp-image-235413\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1200x1799.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"3 cranberry bars stacked on top of each other.\" class=\"wp-image-235413\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-cranberry-crumb-bars\">The Best Cranberry Crumb Bars<\/h2>\n<p>Cranberry bars are the perfect holiday dessert! They\u2019re the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a jammy filling on top of a crumbly, buttery crust. The filling is made with cranberry sauce, orange zest, and a bit of lemon zest and orange juice. Nice and tart, and the perfect contrast to the sweet crust.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re wondering what dessert to make for the holidays, cranberry bars are the best choice! They\u2019re so easy to make and since they\u2019re in bar form, making enough for a large crowd and serving them is a breeze. Trust me, you\u2019re going to love them. Even if you\u2019re not a big cranberry fan, they\u2019ll make you a believer!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredient-list\">Ingredient List<\/h2>\n<p>These cranberry crumb bars use a lot of simple baking ingredients to make your life a little easier. The perfect way to use up extra cans of cranberry sauce! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Light Brown Sugar<\/strong>: Think of light brown sugar as the sweet, sugary base for our bars, adding that caramel-like sweetness to the crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour<\/strong>: Gives the cranberry bars structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Soda and Baking Powder<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need both to help the crust rise so it\u2019s not too dense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>: Just a tiny bit of salt to make everything taste even better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong>: Melted butter is the magic that makes the crust so buttery and rich!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cranberry Sauce<\/strong>: The base of the perfect tangy filling. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cranberry-sauce-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade cranberry sauce<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/jellied-cranberry-sauce-14oz-market-pantry-8482\/-\/A-52215892#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canned<\/a> for easy prep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange Zest, Orange Juice, and Lemon Zest<\/strong>: Make the filling even more delicious and vibrant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-cranberry-bars\">How to Make Cranberry Bars<\/h2>\n<p>Mix up your crust and filling mixture, layer both, and then it\u2019s off to the oven! Waiting for them to come out of the oven is the hardest part here. Especially with how amazing they make your kitchen smell!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: <\/strong>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare an 8\u00d78 pan by lining it with parchment leaving a 1-inch overhang on two sides and then spraying the parchment with pan spray. Then set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crust Mixture: <\/strong>In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in the butter and mix until combined. You may need to use a hand mixer or clean hands to fully combined the ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Press in Pan: <\/strong>Press about \u2154-\u00bd of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan for the crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filling Mixture: <\/strong>Create the filling by mashing the cranberry sauce, both zests, and orange juice together. Add the filling to the pan on top of the crust. You can use all of the filling or about \u00bd-\u2154 of it. The more filling you use the more jammy the center of the bars will be.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake and Serve: <\/strong>Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of the filling and bake for 22-25 minutes, until the top crust is just beginning to turn a light golden brown. Let cool for 45-60 minutes before lifting out from the pan and cutting into bars. Cut 3\u00d73 for 9 bars or 4\u00d74 for 12 smaller bars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"4-photo collage of the crust being pressed into the pan and then the filling added on top.\" class=\"wp-image-235416\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-150x150.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1200.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1200.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"4-photo collage of the crust being pressed into the pan and then the filling added on top.\" class=\"wp-image-235416\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1200.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-and-tricks\">Tips and Tricks<\/h3>\n<p>Get your cranberry crumb bars just right with these extra tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crust to Filling Ratio: <\/strong>The ratio of crumb to cranberry filling is very adjustable according to your preferences. I used about 1\/2 the amount of cranberry filling, but for a more jammy, fruit-filled bar you can use the whole thing!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Your Favorite Cranberry Sauce: <\/strong>Pick your favorite kind of cranberry sauce! If you prefer the jelly kind with no chunks, go for it. If you like it packed with whole berries, use the whole berry kind, and don\u2019t mash them as you stir in the orange juice and zest. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Prefer Homemade Cranberry Sauce<\/strong>? Substitute the canned cranberry sauce for 1 \u00bd cups of your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cranberry-sauce-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry sauce recipe<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Overmix the Crumb Dough!<\/strong> Mix it until all the butter has been absorbed into the dry ingredients. There should be a mixture of large and small pieces of dough and it may seem quite dry, but it will all come together when you press it into the pan or crumble over the top of the filling. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Cranberry crumb bars, cut into squares.\" class=\"wp-image-235417\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1200x1799.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Cranberry crumb bars, cut into squares.\" class=\"wp-image-235417\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Leftovers <\/h3>\n<p>Store leftover cranberry bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If stored in the fridge, they will keep for up to 7 days.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-cranberry-bars-be-frozen\">Can Cranberry Bars Be Frozen?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes! These are a great make-ahead dessert! To freeze them, let them cool completely before lifting them out of the pan and cutting them into individual bars. Place the bars onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch between them. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the bars are frozen solid, about 3-4 hours. Once frozen, transfer the bars to a freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost let them sit out overnight, or place the frozen bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"2 cranberry bars stacked on top of each other. One has a bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-235418\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1799.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"2 cranberry bars stacked on top of each other. One has a bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-235418\" title=\"A smooth and tangy cranberry filling sandwiched between buttery cookie layers. These creamy cranberry bars are so delicious and the perfect dessert for the holidays!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Creamy Cranberry Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-delicious-cranberry-recipes\">More Delicious Cranberry Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cranberry-bars-1.jpg&amp;description=Creamy Cranberry Bars\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"6210\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-cranberry-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - DT - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - MB - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-76130\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"76130\" data-servings=\"9\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-76130-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"76130\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-76130-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare an 8\u00d78 pan by lining it with parchment leaving a 1-inch overhang on two sides and then spraying the parchment with pan spray. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-76130-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in the butter and mix until combined. You may need to use a hand mixer or clean hands to fully combined the ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-76130-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Press about \u2154-\u00bd of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan for the crust.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-76130-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Create the filling by mashing the cranberry sauce, both zests, and orange juice together.  Add the filling to the pan on top of the crust. You can use all of the filling or about \u00bd-\u2154 of it. The more filling you use the more jammy the center of the bars will be. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-76130-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of the filling and bake for 22-25 minutes, until the top crust is just beginning to turn a light golden brown. Let cool for 45-60 minutes before lifting out from the pan and cutting into bars. Cut 3\u00d73 for 9 bars or 4\u00d74 for 12 smaller bars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Originally posted November 24, 2013<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Updated on November 7, 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">314<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">35<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">120<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">130<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">71<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">486<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script 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