Cranberry Lemon Bars: The Best Tangy Treat for Sweet Cravings
Enjoy the perfect balance of tart and sweet with these delicious cranberry lemon bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Mix flour and powdered sugar with the butter to form a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Fold in the cranberries and pour the mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Lemon Bars, dessert, tangy treat, sweet cravings