Cranberry Nut Bars

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Karen Jarocki

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 12, 2022

My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.

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Cranberry Nut Bars

Yield:3 dozen
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
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