Cranberry Bars Recipe
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Cranberry Bars

By: TWILLIAMS05 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (170)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 228 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by Jeanette   view full review
This IS a great recipe! I read some of the other reviews, and the trick to getting the bars...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by SNOHFLAKE   view full review
Some important tips for this recipe: 1) use the real deal rolled oats, not the instant kind,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KZJNK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good and easy too. I didn't have any whole cranberries on hand, so instead of making the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by PPK   view full review
FANTASTIC!!!!! A nice change from the usual chocolate & nut bars. My husband loved these, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by BGUEST   view full review
This is baking in the oven as I write this. You need to drop the topping by small spoonfuls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
a snap to prepare and oh, so good. I love the sweet with the tang of the berry. Used pom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by KATHYP100   view full review
Very easy and a great way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce that nobody...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Michelle N.   view full review
I cooked the cranberries in orange juice and cut back on the sugar a bit. I also cut back on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by GRACERUTH   view full review
This was a huge hit at our Christmas cookie exchange. This was the first to go and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by EJESPERSEN   view full review
These bars where such a hit that I froze several bags of cranberries to make them throughout...

 

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