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Cranberry Lemon Bars

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These Cranberry Lemon Bars combine tart cranberries and bright lemon flavor in a buttery shortbread crust, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, softened butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until crumbly and press evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  3. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling by whisking together eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Scatter the fresh cranberries evenly over the baked crust.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the cranberries and return to the oven. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the filling is set.
  6. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and cut into squares before serving.

Notes

For a softer crust, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing. These bars can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days and are delicious served chilled.

Find it online: https://delilita.com/cranberry-lemon-bars/