Cranberry Lemon Bars Recipe That Everyone Will Love
These Cranberry Lemon Bars are a bright and tangy dessert, perfect for the holidays. With a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet-tart lemon cranberry filling, they offer a delicious balance of flavors and festive colors. Easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, mix until crumbly. Press mixture into a lined 9×13-inch pan.
- Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour until smooth.
- Fold cranberries into the lemon mixture.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for 22–25 minutes, until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the bars cool completely, then slice and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before folding into the filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars freeze well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg