Cranberry Oatmeal Brownies
A chewy oatmeal base provides the perfect foundation for a sweet and tangy layer of whole berry cranberry sauce. These bar-style brownies offer a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making them a unique treat for any occasion.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 45 min
- Serves
- 16
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 308 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 0.75 cupvegetable shortening, at room temperature
- 1 cuplight brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 1 pcslarge egg
- 60 mlwater
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 0.5 tspbaking soda
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 3 cupquick-cooking oats
- 400 gwhole berry cranberry sauce
Equipment
baking pan · wire rack · spatula · mixing bowl · electric mixer · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking pan.
About 2 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- 3
Add the egg, water, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until everything is well combined.
About 2 min
- 4
In a separate, medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the dry ingredients together first helps ensure the baking soda and salt are evenly distributed.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
About 2 min
- 6
Using a spatula, fold in the quick-cooking oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
About 1 min
- 7
Press the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. The back of a spoon or your fingertips can help create a level surface.
About 2 min
- 8
Carefully spread the whole berry cranberry sauce over the oat base, leaving a small border of about 2cm (1 inch) around the edges.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Leaving a border prevents the cranberry sauce from burning onto the sides of the pan.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
About 30 min
- 10
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Allowing the bars to cool fully is essential for clean cuts and for the bars to hold their shape.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 307.7kcal
- Protein
- 3.6g
- Carbs
- 46.3g
- Fat
- 12.3g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 27.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.