Best 2 Cranberry Bog Bars Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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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