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Cranberry Crumb Bars

Cranberry Crumb Bars
This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.
12-15 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Cranberry Crumb Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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. Yield: 12-15 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 407 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013