Best 2 Cranberry Bog Bars Recipes

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Cranberry bog bars are a delicious and festive treat, perfect for any occasion. This classic dessert combines layers of sweet cranberry sauce, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're baking for a holiday party or just want to indulge in a special dessert, cranberry bog bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily create this delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CRANBERRY BOG BARS



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Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners' sugar before serving. -Sally Wakefield, Gans, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine 2-1/2 cups oats and flour. Gradually add to creamed mixture until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with cranberry sauce. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter; stir in the pecans and remaining brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over cranberry sauce. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY BOG BARS



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I got this from a Taste Of Home magazine. It's a great way to use up cranberries. It's very easy and has few ingredients

Provided by Kathy-Lynn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen., 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine, softened, divided
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
  • Stir in 2 1/2 cups oats and flour.
  • Press into greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Spread with cranberry sauce.
  • In a microwavable safe bowl; melt remaining butter; stir in the pecans and remaining brown sugar and oats.
  • Sprinkle over cranberry sauce Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.
  • I did not use the pecans and it turned out great.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 106.1, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 27.6, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries by hand.
  • Be sure to press the cranberry mixture into the bottom of the pan firmly.
  • Don't overbake the bars, or they will be dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Bog Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple combination of fresh cranberries, sugar, flour, butter, and oats. The result is a bar that is tart, sweet, and chewy. These bars can be enjoyed on their own or served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

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