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Cranberry Walnut Bars

Entered for safe-keeping. From simply classic by jr. League of seattle. preparation time includes 1 hour to chill the crust dough. May use pre-chopped walnuts, however it is easier to burn the smaller pieces. Uses a 9x13-inch (33x23x8 cm) pan.

Steps

Crust:.
Combine flour and 1 / 2 cup sugar in a mixer , blender or food processor.
Add butter in small pieces and blend quickly , just until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Blend egg and milk together , pour into flour mixture and mix just until dough comes together.
Divide dough into 2 equal portions.
Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
Filling:.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit.
Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 minutes.
Remove walnuts from oven.
Increase oven temperature to 375 f.
In a medium saucepan , bring cranberries , water and sugar to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until berries have broken down and syrup has thickened , about 15 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in butter.
Add almond liqueur , if desired.
Cover pan and set aside to allow berries to cool and thicken.
Coarsely chop walnuts and stir into cranberries.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Remove dough from refrigerator and work with hands until pliab.

Ingredients

flour, sugar, unsalted butter, egg, milk, walnut halves, fresh cranberries, water, almond liqueur