Cranberry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in middle of oven.
2. 2
   Line 9 inch square pan with 2 crisscrossed sheets of foil, leaving an overhang on 2 opposite sides, then butter foil.
3. 3
   Blend butter, flour salt, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until mixture begins to clump together.
4. 4
   Press into bottom of pan.
5. 5
   Bake until pale golden and sides begin to pull away from pan, 25-30 minutes.
6. 6
   While crust is baking, cook cranberries, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, and water in a 2 qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries burst, 6-8 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour cranberries over crust and bake until edge is golden, about 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Sift confectioners sugar over top and cool completely in pan on a rack.
9. 9
   Lift out of pan using the foil overhang and cut into 12 squares, then sift more confectioners over top.
10. 10
    **Note: Bars keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 days.