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    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars Recipe

    Published: Dec 7, 2016 · Modified: Jan 6, 2020 by Anna 23 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars recipe - easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.

    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars stacked on plate.

    The holiday season is here! It's the time to dress up the house with Christmas decorations, whip up a batch of hot cocoa, turn up the volume on our favorite holiday song playlist and make memories. Food is such a big part of the holidays, and today I am partnering with Daisy Sour Cream to bring you this fantastic dessert recipe that is festive, delicious and so easy - you can have your kiddos help you make it! These Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars are the perfect sweet treat for your holiday table.

    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars recipe - easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.

    Sour cream bars are one of my very favorite desserts to make. I made the pumpkin version, caramel apple version, white chocolate cranberry version and now this Cranberry Swirl Orange version that is my favorite to date! The cranberry orange flavor combo is so perfect for this dessert recipe. I used my homemade cranberry jam that is so easy to make and enjoy throughout the season. The orange flavor is not only in the sweet sour cream filling but also in the crust! I added half of the freshly grated orange zest to the crust mixture and I love how it turned out! Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars recipe - easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.

    My kids are always very involved in the holiday preparations. There is not one dessert that I make without their help. My sweet little boy had so much fun helping me make these bars.

    Buttery crust with a hint of orange and the sweet sour cream filling with cranberry jam swirls make these bars a must-make holiday dessert. Every bite melts in your mouth.

    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars recipe - easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.

    Enjoy, friends!

    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars stacked on plate.

    Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Bars recipe

    Author: Anna
    Easy dessert idea for the holidays! These sour cream bars with orange and cranberry jam swirls baked on a cookie crust will look festive on any holiday table.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 34 mins
    Total Time 49 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 380 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the crust:

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, cooled completely
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons orange zest

    for the filling:

    • 1 cup 8oz. Daisy Sour Cream, room temperature
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
    • ½ cup cranberry jam

    Instructions
     

    • Line 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange zest and salt and mix well. The dough should be thick.
    • Press the crust dough onto the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and sugar. Add flour, egg, orange juice and vanilla extract. Mix well.
    • Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust. Spread evenly. Drop teaspoons of cranberry jam onto the filling. Swirl gently with a knife.
    • Bake bars for 34 to 36 minutes or until the center doesn't jiggle anymore and the top is golden.

    Notes

    Cool completely before slicing. Refrigerating at least 4 hours to overnight is recommended.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 97mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Melanie Bauer says

      October 30, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool! A sure hit for the holidays!

      Reply
    2. Des says

      October 30, 2018 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! The combination of flavors has my mouth watering!

      Reply
    3. Mahy Elamin says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      My kids will be delighted with this dessert. Would love to try this! This looks sooooo good! Yummy! This made me drool. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
    4. Chrissie Baker says

      October 30, 2018 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      Mmmm is a great dessert. Love Love Love this recipe! I'm sure these tastes are amazing! So YUMMY!

      Reply
    5. Paula says

      October 29, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      These bars are so festive.

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      October 29, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Such a good combination! This looks amazing !!

      Reply
    7. Gina says

      December 17, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      These are seriously so pretty!

      Reply
    8. katerina says

      December 16, 2016 at 6:23 am

      I LOVE these bars!! They are perfect for the holidays!!

      Reply
    9. Jennifer says

      December 13, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Ummm these sour cream bars sound crazy delicious! Love the cranberry/orange combo 🙂

      Reply
    10. matt says

      December 13, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Cranberry and oranges are always a great pairing - these bars look awesome!

      Reply
    11. Dorothy says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      I am new to loving cranberries, and I've learned they're so good with orange!! Love these, especially that sour cream!

      Reply
    12. Jen says

      December 08, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      These are so pretty! I love the gorgeous color! Yum!

      Reply
    13. Jenny says

      December 08, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Oh my gosh, I think these bars would be perfect for all of my upcoming holiday parties!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        I think so too! I simply adore them. 😀 Thanks, Jenny!

        Reply
    14. Sabrina says

      December 08, 2016 at 4:40 am

      I love cranberry-orange desserts! I can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Sabrina!

        Reply
    15. Erin says

      December 07, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      I've never had a sour cream bar, but clearly, I have to give them a try now! These look stunning. I absolutely LOVE the combination of orange and cranberry... and funnily enough, I've got a dairy free Orange Cranberry Bar recipe going live on my blog on Friday. Great minds!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 10, 2016 at 5:23 pm

        You will LOVE them, Erin! It's just like cheesecake bars but made with sour cream instead cream cheese. Sweet and creamy and delicious! 😀 Can't wait to see your recipe! I love this combo. 😀

        Reply
    16. Sharon says

      December 07, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      My taste buds are dancing thinking about these cranberry orange sour cream bars! What a great combination of flavors!

      Reply
    17. Maryanne says

      December 07, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      I love the cranberry swirl on top! My fav part of the holidays is getting to catch up with family and friends! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Jessica says

      December 07, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Looks amazing, I love the flavor combo of cranberry and orange.

      Reply
    19. Amy says

      December 07, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Cranberry Orange is such a yummy flavor combo- and so gorgeous in these bars!

      Reply
    20. Laura says

      December 07, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      I'm in love with those beautiful swirls! These would go quickly at an party!

      Reply

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