Description
Cranberry Bog Bars are festive dessert bars with a sweet-tart cranberry filling layered between buttery, chewy oat crust and topping. They’re easy to make with pantry staples and canned cranberry sauce, making them a perfect holiday treat for parties, cookie swaps, or gifting. With their crumbly oat topping and nutty crunch, they bring cozy holiday flavors to every bite.
Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups (285 g) butter, softened and divided
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1 ½ cups (330 g) packed brown sugar, divided
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3 ½ cups (315 g) old-fashioned oats, divided
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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1 can (14 oz / 397 g) whole-berry cranberry sauce
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½ cup (60 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (5–7 minutes).
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In another bowl, combine 2 ½ cups oats with flour. Gradually add to the butter mixture until crumbly.
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Press mixture firmly into prepared pan for the crust.
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Spread cranberry sauce evenly over crust.
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Melt remaining ¼ cup butter. Stir in pecans, remaining ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 cup oats.
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Sprinkle topping evenly over cranberry layer.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until top is golden brown and edges are set.
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Cool completely before slicing into 24 bars.
Notes
Whole-berry cranberry sauce adds the best texture.
Cream butter and sugar thoroughly for a tender base.
Let cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Add orange zest or cinnamon for extra holiday flair.
Pecans can be swapped with walnuts or omitted for nut-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Holiday Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American