A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful bars. They're recommended by Barbara Nowakowski from Mesa, Arizona.
Sour Cream Cranberry Bars
Sour Cream Cranberry Bars
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
about 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine oats and 1-1/2 cups flour; add to the creamed mixture until blended. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.
- Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cranberries, sour cream, sugar, egg, lemon peel, vanilla and remaining flour. Spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
