Cranberry Pecan Bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans in a caramel-like filling. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet-tart treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar, add flour and salt, and press into pan. Bake 12–15 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, brown sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Fold in pecans and cranberries.
- Pour filling over crust; bake 25 minutes or until golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper