Best 10 Cranberry Crunch Bars Recipes

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If you’re looking for a sweet and satisfying treat that's also easy to make, cranberry crunch bars are the perfect choice. These delicious bars are made with a combination of oats, flour, butter, sugar, and spices, and they're topped with a layer of tart cranberries and a crunchy streusel topping. Best of all, they can be made in just a few simple steps. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just to enjoy as a snack, cranberry crunch bars are sure to be a hit.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Turkey isn't the only leftover to contend with. These sweet-tart fruit-filled treats put that extra can of cranberry sauce to delicious use.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce or 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (7 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
6 tablespoons cranberry juice
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Filling:If making your own, pulse dried cranberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into cold water, then add to cranberry mixture, whisking to combine. Stir in juice. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and sugar dissolves, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • Dough:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, and line with parchment, letting 2 long sides overhang edges. Butter parchment, then flour parchment and sides of pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add brown sugar and butter, and stir until well combined. Mix in egg and vanilla, then oats and walnuts.
  • Press half the dough into pan. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then crumble remaining dough on top of filling. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour, then lift out using parchment. Cut into 2-inch squares.

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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Celebrate the season with cranberry bars! They're super easy to make and can be cut into mini squares, just right for a dessert tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground slivered almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 orange (4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, the almonds, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Press 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Stir cinnamon into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over crust. Spoon reserved crumb mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH



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Make and share this Cranberry Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix oats, flour and brown sugar in large bowl.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup butter using fork until crumbly.
  • Pat 1/2 mixture in bottom of 9x9 square pan that has been greased.
  • I use cooking spray.
  • Cover with cranberry sauce that has been broken into small pieces.
  • Cover cranberry sauce with remaining oats mixture.
  • Bake@ 350 degrees for 45.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 82.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 64.2, Protein 3.5

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Anyone who likes cranberries is going to love these. I made them for Christmas last year and will be making two batches this time. This came from one of my Betty Crocker cookbooks.

Provided by Carmen B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats or 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup white flour or 1 cup wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, orange juice and water.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Stir in all remaining Cranberry Filling ingredients.
  • Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened; cool.
  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter.
  • Stir in all remaining Bar ingredients until crumbly.
  • Press half of the crumbly mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Spread with filling.
  • Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown.
  • For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 0.7

CRANBERRY CRUNCH BARS



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This has been a cookie tradition for our family ever since I can remember. Sometimes I add 1/2 cup of raspberry jam to my cranberry sauce.

Provided by Treva Orange @dixiecooker17

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) quick cooking oats
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/2 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
6 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
1 can(s) cranberry sauce, whole or jellied

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • The Crust: Mix the first seven ingredients. Add the butter and mix until moistened. Reserve half of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an 11x7 baking dish, coated with cooking spray.
  • Take the cranberry sauce and place on top of the crust; top with reserved crumb mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars. Or serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Pick cranberry bars for a colorful addition to a cookie tray and because they are so easy to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, orange juice and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in all remaining Cranberry Filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened; cool.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Stir in all remaining Bar ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 25 mg

CRANBERRY BUTTER CRUNCH BARK



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One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making buttercrunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.-Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
8 cups chopped white candy coating (about 3 pounds), divided
3 cups dried cranberries, divided

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1 cup butter, sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until hard., Break toffee into pieces. Place in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Divide in half; set aside., Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with remaining butter. In a microwave, melt 4 cups white candy coating. Stir in 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries and half of reserved toffee pieces. , Pour onto 1 prepared pan; spread to edges. Repeat with remaining white candy coating, dried cranberries and toffee pieces. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 18g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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These crumble bars are a yummy way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Nicole Werner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is evenly combined but still crumbly. Firmly press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Spread mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top until evenly distributed. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and cream cheese is set, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 193.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

CRANBERRY BARS



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A yummy bar that is tart and sweet at the same time. Easy to put together and your home will smell wonderful while they're baking!

Provided by TWILLIAMS05

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
¾ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally until all of the cranberries have popped, and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir in the oats, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture, and spread the rest into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pack down to form a solid crust, getting it as even as possible. Spread the cooled cranberry mixture over the crust. Pinch off pieces of the remaining mixture and place evenly over the cranberry layer.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. Cool in the pan for about 40 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 25 g

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the base layer sets properly, pre-bake the crust for 10-12 minutes.
  • For a gooey and chewy filling, cook the cranberry sauce until it reaches a thick consistency.
  • To achieve a golden-brown and crispy topping, use a combination of butter, oats, brown sugar, and pecans.
  • Press the topping firmly into the filling to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Bake the bars until the topping is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Crunch Bars are an easy-to-make, delicious, and versatile treat, perfect for any occasion. With their combination of a buttery oat crust, tangy cranberry filling, and crispy pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack, a dessert to share, or a festive treat for the holidays, Cranberry Crunch Bars are a great choice. They're a delicious and satisfying dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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