Description
Festive White Chocolate Cranberry Bars are the ultimate holiday treat, combining creamy white chocolate with tart cranberries for a delightful flavor explosion. These soft, chewy bars are perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying cozy nights in. With a foolproof recipe and simple ingredients, you’ll feel like a pro baker in no time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these scrumptious bites of joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly; whisk in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts. - Substitute dried cranberries with cherries or apricots for variations. - Enhance the flavor with orange zest for a citrusy twist.