Best 8 Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delightful treats, where flavors dance together to create a symphony of taste. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore a dessert that tantalizes the taste buds and satisfies the soul: chewy cranberry pecan bars. These heavenly delights are a perfect blend of tart and sweet with a chewy texture that will leave you craving more. Join us as we unveil a collection of exceptional recipes that will guide you in creating your own unforgettable batch of chewy cranberry pecan bars.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEWY CARAMEL PECAN BARS



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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Tree Nut     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 1/4 cups pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter and flour a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan, knocking out excess.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 tablespoon vanilla and eggs. Sift in flour with salt and baking powder and beat until just blended.
  • Spoon batter into pan, spreading it evenly, and bake in middle of oven until it pulls away slightly from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with crumbs adhering, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool base completely in pan on a rack.
  • Bring granulated sugar, corn syrup, a pinch of salt, and water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Continue to boil mixture, without stirring, until it turns a golden caramel. Remove pan from heat and carefully add cream and remaining 1/2 tablespoon vanilla (mixture will bubble up and steam). Return pan to moderate heat and cook, stirring until smooth. Stir in pecans and immediately pour mixture over base, tilting baking pan and spreading evenly.
  • Cool mixture completely in pan on rack and cut into bars.

CRANBERRY PECAN BARS



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Cranberry Pecan Bars are totally irresistible. These scrumptious bar-type cookies include dried cranberries, pecans and coconut. They're chewy, crunchy and so mouthwatering you won't want to put them down! Marvelous for potlucks, tailgating or office parties, family reunions or backyard barbecues when you're cooking for a crowd!

Provided by Teresa

Categories     Cookies, Brownies and Bars     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened (3 sticks) )
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour ((bleached flour toughens baked goods))
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sea salt
2 cups sweetened coconut
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease or spray a large 15-1/2"x20" cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour, dried cranberries, coconut and pecans with wooden spoon until combined.
  • Spread mixture into a greased cookie sheet and pat down firmly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEWY CRANBERRY PECAN BARS



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I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. -Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PECAN CHEWIES



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These delicious chewy dessert bars are a favorite of Flossie Johnson's family. They're from the Betty Crocker Racing Family Collection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 package (16 ounces) packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and pecans. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. For 48 bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CRANBERRY BARS



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This recipe is a variation from a old 4-H project book. I have been making them for years! I always, always, always have people asking me to make these! Great snack for road trips! I use no-sugar-added peanut butter.

Provided by e.oliver365

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, cook at a boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture. Add rice cereal, oats, cranberries, and coconut; stir well.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 141.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

CHEWY PECAN BARS



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A friend from Texas gave me this recipe years ago. Because it's so easy to make, I've relied on it quite often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, melted
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Spread butter evenly in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in pecans., Spread into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until browned. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT-CRANBERRY BARS WITH PECANS



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Easy and delicious! Family and friends truly enjoy these wonderful bars. I hope you do as well!

Provided by NancyLou

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ cups pecan halves
1 cup flaked coconut
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a bowl; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir cranberries, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, coconut, white chocolate chips, and bittersweet chocolate chips together in a bowl; gently spread over the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 25 to 28 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CHEWY PECAN BARS



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When you've got your hands full with cleaning, you don't have time for a full-on dessert stop. But these pecan bars will tempt you and "hit the spot," in addition to making an incredible snack-pack treat when you're on the go. Scrumptious brown sugar and chocolate are ooey, gooey, and satisfying, and they're the perfect reward for a day of hard work.

Yield makes 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 packed cups light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon table salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups pecans, toasted, roughly chopped
1 cup mini-chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving 2 inches of overhang to use as handles to remove the bars at the end of baking.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Cream together the butter and light-brown sugar, using a hand mixer, in a separate, large bowl, until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually pour in the dry mixture, and beat until the dough looks like coarse, pea-sized lumps. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball, then transfer it to your prepared baking pan and press down evenly to fill the pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • To make the filling: Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, bourbon, vanilla, salt, eggs, pecans, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Remove the hot half-baked dough from the oven, and spread the filling over the crust. Return the pan to the oven, and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the top is puffed and brown and cracks begin to form (like a pecan-pie topping). Let cool for 45 minutes before slicing into squares.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of light and dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Toast the pecans before adding them to the bars for a deeper flavor.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

These chewy cranberry pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and texture, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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