White Chocolate Cranberry Bars are a festive and delicious treat that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of dried cranberries. These bars are rich, buttery, and slightly chewy, with bursts of flavor from the cranberries and creamy pockets of white chocolate in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or a sweet snack, these bars are easy to make and look beautiful with their golden hue and vibrant cranberry flecks. With simple ingredients and a wonderful blend of flavors, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add White Chocolate and Cranberries: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares or bars.
Enjoy these sweet and tart White Chocolate Cranberry Bars as a delightful treat for any occasion, especially during the holiday season!
