Party Cookie Recipes - Festive Walnut Cranberry Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups/180 g all purpose/plain flour

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, melted

• 3/4 cup/150 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2/3 cup/70 g finely chopped walnuts

• 1/2 cup/125 g fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1 cup/150 g confectioners'/icing sugar

• 2-3 tbsp hot water

• 2-3 drops red food coloring

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter a 9-inch (23-cm) baking pan. Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl.

2. Mix the butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Add the egg, beating until just blended.

3. Mix in the dry ingredients, walnuts, and cranberries. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan.

4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.

5. Cut into squares. Mix the confectioners' sugar and water in a small bowl. Add the food coloring until well blended. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies.