Cranberry Walnut Crumb Bars

Nutty, buttery shortbread topped with tart cranberry and a tender walnut crumble.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Spray a 9 X 13 baking pan with cooking oil and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 3

Combine flour, brown sugar and ground walnuts in a food processor. Then add the butter, egg and almond extract. Pulse to a crumbly texture.

Step 4

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture then place the rest in the prepared pan. Press evenly with fingers then use the bottom of another baking pan to help even it out. Bake 10 minutes.

Step 5

Dollop the cranberry sauce over the shortbread and carefully spread evenly. Combine the 1 1/2 cups of reserved crumble mixture with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and sprinkle over top of cranberry sauce. Gently press. Return to the oven to bake another 25-30 minutes.

Step 6

Cool completely before cutting.

Step 7

Makes 24

Step 8

Here is the link to the recipe for the cranberry sauce I used:

Step 9

https://www.hotandcoldrunningmom.ca/2024/12/cranberry-sauce-for-baking.html

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