Description
Indulgent cranberry crumble bars featuring tart cranberries and rich, nutty browned butter, perfect for any gathering or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown.
- Mix the browned butter with brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently, keeping them intact.
- Spread half the batter in the prepared pan, sprinkle with oats, then layer the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle cinnamon on top before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry, crumble, bars, dessert, baking