Description
- These cranberry bars are sweet, tart, and buttery with a golden oat crust and cozy cinnamon flavor. Perfect for holidays or everyday baking!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, white sugar, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all cranberries have popped and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir in oats, brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture and spread the rest into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pack down to form an even crust.
- Spread the cooled cranberry mixture over the crust. Pinch off pieces of the remaining mixture and sprinkle evenly over the cranberries.
- Bake until the top is lightly browned, 35–40 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 40 minutes before slicing into 24 bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 2 months with parchment between layers. For extra flavor, drizzle with white chocolate or top with chopped nuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American