Best Ginger Cranberry Bars Recipes

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CRANBERRY-GINGER CHEESECAKE BARS



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Celebrate with Cranberry-Ginger Cheesecake Bars. These Cranberry-Ginger Cheesecake Bars have a homemade crust made from oats, walnuts and more, with a deliciously creamy and gingery PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese filling. Topped with cranberries, it'll be gone as soon as you put it on the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup walnut halves, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
3 eggs
1-1/4 cups cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch baking dish with foil, leaving ends of foil hanging over sides of dish; spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, oats, nuts, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of prepared baking dish. Bake 12 min.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add ginger; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over crust; top with cranberries.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until center is almost set; cool completely.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours. Use foil handles to remove dessert from dish before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PISTACHIO, CRANBERRY AND GINGER COOKIE BARS



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We transformed Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies into delightful, nutty, fruity snack bars by baking pistachios, dried cranberries and cinnamon right on top.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios
1/4 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  • In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • In small bowl, stir together pistachios, cranberries, ginger, cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over dough.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GINGER CRANBERRY BARS



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"These beautiful bars were among the winners of a cranberry festival bake-off," notes Lynn Newman of Gainesville, Florida. "They're tangy, crunchy and subtly sweet."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
3 egg whites
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract. Beat in flour until crumbly. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cranberry sauce and ginger. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and remaining extract on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread cranberry mixture over crust. Spread meringue over cranberry layer; sprinkle with almonds. , Increase heat to 400°. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

GINGER CRANBERRY BARS



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From Taste of Hom Best of Holiday Recipes, 2008, this slightly altered recipe makes slightly sweet bars that are tangy & crunchy!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
3 egg whites
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of the almond extract, then beat in flour until crumbly.
  • Press into bottom of prepared baking dish & bake 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cranberry sauce & ginger.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract & beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • Spread cranberry mixture over crust.
  • Spread meringue over cranberry layer, then sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  • Increase oven heat to 400 degrees F, & bake 14-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely before cutting, then serve at room temperature or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 19.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21.2, Protein 2.1

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