Cranberry and Caramel Date Bars Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cranberry and Caramel Date Bars. Bursting with the sweetness of dates, the tartness of cranberries, and the richness of caramel, these bars are a true culinary delight. Perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a special dessert treat, these bars are sure to impress your taste buds with every bite.
Recipe Category
Bar Cookie
Keywords
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Fruit, Nuts, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 291.8
- Fat Content: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.5mg
- Sodium Content: 131.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 17g
- Protein Content: 4.6g
Yield
Makes 24 Bars
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cranberries |
| 10 | Sugar |
| 2 1/3 | All-purpose flour |
| 2 | Oats |
| 1/2 | Light brown sugar |
| 1/2 | Baking soda |
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 1/2 | Margarine |
| 3/4 | Dates |
| 1 | Walnuts |
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Cranberry Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine cranberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside.
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Prepare Crust:
- In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, oats, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda.
- Add butter and margarine, then mix well using a pastry blender until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
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Bake Crust:
- Press the remainder of the crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
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Layer the Bars:
- After baking, sprinkle dates, walnuts, and cranberry mixture evenly over the crust.
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Prepare Caramel Topping:
- Mix caramel topping with the remaining 1/3 cup of flour until well combined.
- Spoon the caramel mixture over the fruit and walnuts.
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Add Crumb Topping:
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the caramel layer.
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Bake Again:
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, cut into bars.
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Enjoy!
Serve these delicious Cranberry and Caramel Date Bars as a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in every bite!
These bars are perfect for sharing with family and friends, or simply enjoying as a special treat for yourself. With their irresistible combination of sweet and tart flavors, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. So why wait? Try making these Cranberry and Caramel Date Bars today and delight your taste buds with their deliciousness! 🍽️🍰
