Easy and Delicious Cranberry Squares Recipe

These Cranberry Squares are a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with a sweet and buttery crust. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The cranberry filling adds a burst of flavor, while the buttery crust offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve these cranberry squares as a dessert or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea. Make a batch of these delicious squares and watch them disappear in no time!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter pieces to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for the topping and set aside.
5. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
6. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the cranberry sauce.
8. Top with chopped walnuts.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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