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Cran-Raspberry Bars

A simple, fruity bar cookie that will become a family favorite.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 bars

Ingredients

Cookie

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cranberry-raspberry filling, see below
  • 1 cup glaze, see below

Cranberry-Raspberry Filling

  • 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

Cran-Raspberry Fillling

  1. Make this delicious filling before making the cookies so it has time to cool. Place the cranberries, 1/3 cup water, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries start to pop. Mash the berries and cook on medium temp. stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in the raspberry jam. Refrigerate to cool.

Cookie Bars

  1. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil. Allow the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with cooking spray.

  2. Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the cake mix, eggs, and vanilla extract and blend to form a batter. Spread 2/3 of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread the Cran-Raspberry filling evenly on top. Dot the top with the remaining dough.

  3. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 25-30 mins. Remove and allow to cool. While slightly warm, drizzle with the glaze. Cool completely.

  4. Carefully lift out the foil onto a cutting board. Cut the cookies into bars.

Glaze

  1. Mix the powdered sugar with milk to form a drizzling glaze.