SOUR CREAM-CRANBERRY BARS

Sour Cream-Cranberry Bars image

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

Provided by Lindalou

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine oats and flour for crust in a bowl. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of oat-flour mixture for topping.
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.
Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 14.5 g