Description
Cranberry Lemon Bars are a tangy dessert with a sweet crust and a tart filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
- Add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then cut into squares.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Lemon Bars, Dessert, Tart, Baking