Sour Cream-Cranberry Bars

A filling made with dried cranberries is layered between a buttery crust and a golden crumb topping in these flavorful treats. Refrigerate any leftovers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oats and flour for crust in a bowl. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of oat-flour mixture for topping.

Step 3

Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add remaining oat-flour mixture; mix until blended. Press into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 4

Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Step 5

Prepare filling: Combine cranberries, sour cream, sugar, egg, flour, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large bowl. Spread evenly over the crust sprinkle reserved oat-flour mixture over top.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, 30 to 45 minutes. Cut into 36 bars.