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Peanutty Cranberry Bars

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
35 Min.
Prep:
30 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
16 bars

Tart, sweet and nutty, this Peanut Cranberry Crumb Bars recipe creates a uniquely decadent bar cookie you need to try. Starting with a crumbly, buttery crust full of oats and REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips, then layered with a fruity cranberry filling and more of the crumb mixture, these luscious bars bake up golden brown and full of fruity sweetness. Savor this mouthwatering combination of textures and flavors as you bite into this Peanut Cranberry Crumb Bar recipe. Add these to your fall baking list, or include them on your holiday dessert table. They'll be a surprising hit at your next celebration or special occasion.

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Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
30 minutes
Bake Time
35 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
Cool Time
1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    butter (1 stick), softened
  • 1/2 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup
    quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1-1/2 cups
    fresh or frozen whole cranberries
  • 2/3 cup
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven oven
baking pan 8-inch square baking pan
bowl bowl
mixer mixer
measuring cup measuring cups
rubber scraper rubber scraper
pot saucepan
wire rack wire rack
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.

2

Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in medium bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until mixture is consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in peanut butter chips.

3

Reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture for crumb topping. Firmly press remaining mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine cranberries, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Spread evenly over baked layer. Sprinkle reserved 1-1/2 cups crumbs evenly over top.

4

Return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.

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