Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars
Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars are a delightful treat that transforms leftover cranberry sauce into a delicious snack or dessert. With their buttery crust, tangy cranberry filling, and crunchy pecan topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to a sweet weeknight indulgence. They’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy, as everyone will love the sweet and tart combination of flavors. Plus, with wholesome ingredients that you probably already have on hand, these bars offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth while ensuring no leftovers go to waste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (for topping)
- 1/3 cup crushed pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the rolled oats, flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the base layer.
- For the topping, melt additional butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar, oats, crushed pecans, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the topping over the cranberry layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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