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Cranberry Pistachio Cake Bars

Cranberry Pistachio Cake Bars

Delight in these Cranberry Pistachio Cake Bars that blend tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios for a perfect dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries and pistachios.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping dried cranberries with other dried fruits or nuts, and adjusting spices to taste.

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