FAVORITE CRANBERRY NUT BARS

Favorite Cranberry Nut Bars image

Each fall when cranberries are harvested, I buy many bags and put them in the freezer. That way I can enjoy these delicious berries all year long. This dessert is a favorite at potluck suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, extracts and salt. Add butter. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.