Cranberry Dream Bars

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SERVES: 24

COOK TIME: 50 Min

Creamy Cranberry Dream Bars are a delightful treat. They can be served as a fancy dessert or a simple kids' snack.

What You'll Need

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) bag or 3 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, the confectioners' sugar, and butter. Mix with a fork or your hands until mixture starts to hold together.
Press into bottom of a 10- x 15-inch jelly roll pan. Bake 15 minutes then remove from the oven.
Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup flour; mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Fold in chopped cranberries. Spread mixture over hot crust, and bake 32 to 35 minutes, or until top is light golden.
Remove from oven; let cool then cut into bars.

Note

Recipe adapted from and courtesy of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association

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linlyn

Nov 09, 2018

if you use dried cranberries instead of fresh what is the ratio vs fresh?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 12, 2018

Hi there! The Test Kitchen has not tried this recipe with dried cranberries, but estimates about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups cranberries. Enjoy!

gypsymyriah88

Nov 16, 2015

I made these today and followed the instructions without any changes. Very yummy! Will definately make them again.

jbakehouse 5717453

Jun 11, 2014

Can't get fresh? Just use frozen but thaw and drain on paper towels. I make these gluten free in my Texas bakery with good reviews!! For a tasty change, add 1 cream cheese and 1/2c sugar to berry mix. For a fancier version, we drizzle with melted chocolate!! Good Luck, JKunz,PhD

tedandlindab 30059 64

Jun 10, 2014

My family loves the Cranberry Dream Bars.

Phyljon 2220631

Dec 02, 2013

If its got cranberries in it it has to be good

robitaille66 42699 66

Nov 30, 2013

sometime we can not get fresh crnberrys what can we ues???

ddmorado 1734451

Dec 21, 2016

How about using dried, for example, Cranraisins? Sam's Club or Costco has them constantly, or just dried cranberries. I live in Mexico we never get fresh or frozen cranberries either, so I always buy the dried. They work great in all recipes for me.

marjoykin 4034326

Jan 31, 2013

This recipe calls for bagged, FRESH CRANBERRIES... NOT canned whole or smooth cranberry sauce. Plus, using the entire bag (as it states in the recipe), there will be NO leftovers!!

dak72560 9091413

Dec 25, 2012

This looks like a great bar cookie recipe, but I would like to know what to do with the rest of the canned cranberry jelly leftover. If you have to go buy a bag of frozen cranberries, That IS NOT a leftover. I always have at least 1/2 can of cranberry jelly(?) left. I do use the kind with whole cranberries in it. Help please.

SUZAG

Dec 25, 2012

A few nights ago I made a pork loin and cut a slit in it and filled it with smooth cranberry sauce...very yummy!

jecraghead 3247792

Dec 25, 2012

Did you think about eating it?

mna2012

Dec 28, 2012

I know this is a little late but have you seen the below recipe. It seems to be what you're looking for, using up the remaining cranberry sauce. http://www.mrfood.com/Pie/No-Bake-Cranberry-Pie-2176/ct/1