SOUR CREAM AND CRANBERRY BARS

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I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large egg yolks
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUST:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in cranberries. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Reserve half of the dough for topping. Press remainder onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes., Spread sour cream mixture over crust; crumble reserved dough over top. Bake until filling is set and top is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Uttam Tharu
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and they taste good, but they're not my favorite dessert.


Betty Shell
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.


MOZID HASSAN EMON
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had less sugar.


attaullah
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I love the way these bars freeze. They're perfect for making ahead of time and then just popping in the oven when you're ready to serve.


Shekh Irfan tkd
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're not too sweet.


Muhammad Addif Ahsan
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The sour cream filling is so good that it really mellows out the tartness of the cranberries.


Usama Malik
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Abolupe Oluwakayode
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I love the way these bars look. They're so pretty and festive.


FOFO
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rizwan Azad
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Fahria Ahmed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


Braxton
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These bars are delicious! I love the way the cranberries and sour cream complement each other.


Maryanne Gatundu
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.


Afaa Afaq
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had less sugar.


Anisa Jannat
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The sour cream filling is so good that it makes up for the tartness of the cranberries.


Azam Blooch
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The sour cream filling is creamy and smooth, and the cranberries add a nice tartness.


kato koto
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I love the way the cranberries pop in my mouth when I bite into one of these bars. They're so addictive!


Amjad Naeem
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Syeda Rani
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart.


Md. Humayun Kobir
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These sour cream and cranberry bars are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. The combination of the tangy cranberries and the creamy sour cream filling is simply irresistible.