Cranberry Dream Bars

This recipe came from Mr. Food, and was adapted from the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. These are very good and a little rich. You can use a store-bought bag of cranberries OR fresh cranberries.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 24-30 bars

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 4  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries or 3  cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, the confectioners sugar, and butter. Mix with a fork or your hands until mixture starts to hold together.
3. Press into the bottom of a 15" x 10" x 1" jelly roll pan. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven.
4. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup of flour; mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Fold in the chopped cranberries. Spread mixture over the hot crust, and bake for 32 to 35 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven; let cool then cut into bars.