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!"

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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: 229 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 34mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by Jeanette 
This IS a great recipe! I read some of the other reviews, and the trick to getting the bars... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by PPK 
FANTASTIC!!!!! A nice change from the usual chocolate & nut bars. My husband loved these, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by SNOHFLAKE 
Some important tips for this recipe: 1) use the real deal rolled oats, not the instant kind,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KZJNK 
Very good and easy too. I didn't have any whole cranberries on hand, so instead of making the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by BGUEST 
This is baking in the oven as I write this. You need to drop the topping by small spoonfuls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by EJESPERSEN 
These bars where such a hit that I froze several bags of cranberries to make them throughout... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
a snap to prepare and oh, so good. I love the sweet with the tang of the berry. Used pom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by KATHYP100 
Very easy and a great way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce that nobody... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Michelle N. 
I cooked the cranberries in orange juice and cut back on the sugar a bit. I also cut back on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by GRACERUTH 
This was a huge hit at our Christmas cookie exchange. This was the first to go and everyone... MORE

 
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