Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars
By Sofia Bennett
An easy homemade sweet made with unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, with exact measurements and straightforward baking steps. The full recipe below keeps the ingredient amounts and method together so you can cook from one page.
Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars Recipe
- Uses a straightforward home-baking method with measured ingredients and clear bake steps.
- The recipe uses 5 measured ingredients and 5 clear steps.
- The supplied nutrition information lists 3g of protein per serving.
- The main cook or bake time is about 30 min.
What you’ll need
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon (6g) orange zest
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Keep it simple
- Baking dish or pan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-step instructions
Read through the steps once, then prepare the measured ingredients before you begin.
- 1Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a pan with parchment paper.
- 2Step 2
Cream butter and sugar until smooth, then stir in flour and orange zest.
- 3Step 3
Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan and sprinkle with cranberries.
- 4Step 4
Crumble remaining dough on top.
- 5Step 5
Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
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Tips for a better result
- Let baked cookies or bars cool as directed before moving or slicing them.
- Use the recipe photos as a visual guide for texture and final presentation.
Variations & substitutions
- Use the alternate recipe photos as serving and presentation references.
- Keep the same measured base and use the photographed finish as your guide for portioning and presentation.
Serving suggestions
Serve the recipe as shown in the photos, or pair it with another recipe from the same collection for a complete breakfast, snack, or dessert spread.
Storage & reheating
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Nutrition notes
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Quick recipe answers
What are the main ingredients in Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars?+
The core ingredients listed in this recipe are unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour. See the ingredient section for the exact amounts.
How long does Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars take?+
Plan for about 15 min of prep, 30 min of cooking or baking.
How much protein is listed per serving?+
The supplied nutrition information lists 3g of protein per serving.
How do I know when the recipe is ready?+
Use the written final instruction together with the recipe photos as your guide for the intended texture and appearance.
Can I substitute ingredients?+
The supplied recipe inventory does not include tested substitutions. For the most reliable result, use the listed ingredients and measurements as written.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars
An easy homemade sweet made with unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, with exact measurements and straightforward baking steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon (6g) orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth, then stir in flour and orange zest.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan and sprinkle with cranberries.
- Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
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