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Cranberry Lemon Bars

Cranberry Lemon Bars

Tangy-sweet bars featuring a buttery crust topped with a bright lemon filling studded with tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 lemons lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment and spray lightly.
  • Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1 cup melted butter until mixture forms coarse clumps. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt

Filling

  • In a bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 2 cups granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in zest of 3 lemons and juice of 3 lemons (about ½ cup).
    1 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs
  • Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Fold in 1 cup cranberries.
    3 lemons lemon zest, 0.5 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons), 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pour filling over hot crust and bake 22–25 minutes until just set in the center.
  • Let cool on a rack for 1 hour; chill 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into bars.

Notes

Chill bars completely before slicing for neat edges.
Line pan with overhanging parchment for easy removal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33g
Keyword citrus bars, cranberry dessert, Cranberry Lemon Bars, holiday bars, lemon bars
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