Best 10 Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and festive treat to enjoy this holiday season, look no further than cranberry oat cream cheese bars. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With a buttery oat crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a tart cranberry topping, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. They're also incredibly easy to make, so you can have them ready in no time. So if you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert to enjoy this holiday season, give cranberry oat cream cheese bars a try.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHEESE BARS



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A holiday bar cookie using cranberry sauce

Provided by Peggy McCormack

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats and 3/4 cup of brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture and press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon juice and spread the mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Empty the can of cranberry sauce into a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch and brown sugar. Spoon over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the top with the reserved crust mixture.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 108.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Cranberry, cream cheese and chocolate chips create this easy bar.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Fruit     Cheese     Dairy     Dessert

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crust
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Filling
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour, oats and orange zest; beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chocolate chips and cranberries. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture.
  • Firmly press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over hot, partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture gently over filling. Continue baking 27-30 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

CRANBERRY OAT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup brown sugar, plus
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup ReaLemon juice
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • With mixer beat flour, oats, 3/4 cup sugar & butter until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes until lightly brown. Beat cheese until fluffy and then beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Stir in lemon juice and spread over crust.
  • Combine cranberry, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; spoon over cheese layer.
  • Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake approx 45 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

CRANBERRY-OAT CEREAL BARS



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This could be a dessert or a breakfast treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups toasted oat cereal
1 cup dried cranberries, or raisins

Steps:

  • Spray a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cereal and dried cranberries.
  • Immediately transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula (or your fingers) coated with cooking spray, press in quickly and firmly. Let cool, about 1 hour; cut into 24 bars (3 rows lengthwise by 8 rows crosswise).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

CRANBERRY OAT BARS



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These little bars are great to snack on, are perfect at holiday time, and would be excellent for a cookie exchange. If you have leftover dough after forming the bars, don't worry, I find that the thinner the crust, the better.

Provided by Inger

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan, line with foil, then grease the foil.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of this mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the base, then crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

OATMEAL-CRANBERRY-SOUR CREAM BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2006! Oatmeal cookie mix creates a head start to a fruit-filled bar cookie. Yum!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil extending up over sides of pan. Spray foil-lined pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, cinnamon, butter and egg until stiff dough forms. Reserve 1/4 of the dough. Press remaining dough in bottom of foil-lined pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir sour cream, sugar, lemon peel, vanilla and egg yolk until well blended. Stir in cranberries. Spread over crust. Stir pecans into reserved oatmeal dough; crumble over cranberry mixture.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until top is light brown. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 2 hours. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-OAT CEREAL BARS



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Make and share this Cranberry-Oat Cereal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) bag marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups toasted oat cereal
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Spray a 1O-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Line with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat.
  • Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in cereal and dried cranberries.
  • Immediately transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet.
  • Using a spatula (or your fingers) coated with cooking spray, press in quickly and firmly.
  • Let cool, about 1 hour; cut into 24 bars (3 rows lengthwise by 8 rows crosswise).
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.1

CRANBERRY BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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When I place a pan of these bars in the teachers' lounge and come back after the last bell, the pan is always empty. I'd say that's a good thing. White chocolate chips and cranberries make them extra special. -Mirella Hackett, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, sour cream and extracts. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in baking chips, cranberries and walnuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar; spread over top. Sprinkle with cranberries. Cut into bars or triangles. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OAT & CRANBERRY BARS



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Easy to make, these delicious energy-packed oat bars are an ideal snack to make on a camping holiday or to take on long car journeys

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Breakfast, Snack

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

100g self raising flour
100g porridge oats
100g light muscovado sugar
100g dried cranberries
100g butter , melted
1 tbsp golden syrup
1large egg , beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
3 tbsp flaked almonds
icing sugar , for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the base of a 20cm square tin with baking parchment.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, sugar and cranberries. Make a well in the centre and add the butter, golden syrup, egg and vanilla extract. Stir well until evenly damp.
  • Tip into the tin and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with almonds and bake for 20-25 mins until lightly golden. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then cut into 6 one way and 2 the other to make 12 bars. Dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS



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"I came across this recipe several years ago, and it's become a family favorite," shares Rhonda Lund of Laramie, Wyoming. A crumbly oat topping and crust sandwich the smooth cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberry fillings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg whites, vanilla and remaining flour. Spoon over prepared crust. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and cornstarch. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. , Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not have as much flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and tart flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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