Best Cranberry Crunch Squares Recipes

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CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY CRUMB BARS



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Celebrate the season with cranberry bars! They're super easy to make and can be cut into mini squares, just right for a dessert tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground slivered almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 orange (4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, the almonds, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Press 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Stir cinnamon into remaining crumb mixture; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir all filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over crust. Spoon reserved crumb mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH BARS



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This has been a cookie tradition for our family ever since I can remember. Sometimes I add 1/2 cup of raspberry jam to my cranberry sauce.

Provided by Treva Orange

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c all purpose flour
1 c quick cooking oats
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
6 Tbsp butter, melted
1 can(s) cranberry sauce, whole or jellied

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. The Crust: Mix the first seven ingredients. Add the butter and mix until moistened. Reserve half of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an 11x7 baking dish, coated with cooking spray.
  • 3. Take the cranberry sauce and place on top of the crust; top with reserved crumb mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars. Or serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.

Provided by DRYW

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
  • Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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These crumble bars are a yummy way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Nicole Werner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is evenly combined but still crumbly. Firmly press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Spread mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top until evenly distributed. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and cream cheese is set, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 193.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH CAKE



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New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt and seep through the cake, making it moist and very tasty. It's great for brunch or just with a cup of coffee! -Adelaide Krumm, Manasquan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cranberries
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla to egg mixture. Fold in cranberries. Spread batter in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with marshmallows; press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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