Description
Indulge in these Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Oatmeal Bars for a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of dried cranberries with the tang of orange zest and the crunch of pecans. These chewy oatmeal bars are easy to make and great for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the oats, cranberries, pecans, and white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a softer texture, slightly underbake and let them set as they cool.
- These bars keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
