Add a photo

Cranberry Walnut Bars

By: Sylvia Gidwani 
"This recipe was given to me by a friend. My family enjoys these bars as is or topped with ice cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

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

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by sylenah   view full review
I used 1/2 cup of margarine based on the first reviewer comment. The 1/4 cup is just not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by CHARI   view full review
Hmmm.... pretty dry. "Batter" did not make 18 bars, that's for sure. Baking time as stated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by SUNCITYMEG   view full review
I can't pass these up. Did add 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and bake for 35 mins. Delicious...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Bake delicious oatmeal cookies with white chocolate chips and cranberries.

Play Video Play Video
Cranberry Cornish Hens

Impress guests with these elegant hens—the perfect size to serve individually.

Play Video Play Video
Cranberry Orange Bread

Learn how to make this popular sweet treat for the holidays.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States