These White Chocolate Cranberry Bars are the perfect blend of tart and sweet — soft, buttery bars filled with tangy cranberries and creamy white chocolate.
Each bite brings festive flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, ideal for holiday parties, bake sales, or cozy nights in.
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Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cool Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Difficulty: Easy
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (medium & large)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients for White Chocolate Cranberry Bars
For the Bars
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh, coarsely chopped)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Directions for White Chocolate Cranberry Bars
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in flour until just combined, then fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips. - Bake:
Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden at the edges. - Cool & Cut:
Let bars cool completely, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.
Tips & Variations
- Add a handful of chopped pecans or almonds for crunch.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Substitute half the flour with oat flour for extra texture.
- Use orange zest for a bright, citrusy twist.
Nutrition Facts (Per Bar)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
Nutritional Highlights
- Cranberries add antioxidants and natural tartness.
- Moderate sugar content for balanced sweetness.
- Simple ingredients for homemade holiday goodness.
Dietitian Tips
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Use unrefined brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Pair with green tea or hot cocoa for a comforting snack.
Conclusion
White Chocolate Cranberry Bars are a delightful holiday dessert — perfectly chewy, buttery, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor.
They’re festive enough for a party yet simple enough for an everyday treat.
White Chocolate Cranberry Bars – Holiday Delight
Soft, buttery dessert bars loaded with cranberries and white chocolate chips — festive, sweet, and irresistible for every holiday table.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Stir in flour until just combined, then fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden at the edges.
- Cool & Cut:
- Let bars cool completely, then lift out of the pan and cut into squares.
Notes
Add a handful of chopped pecans or almonds for crunch.
Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative finish.
Substitute half the flour with oat flour for extra texture.
Use orange zest for a bright, citrusy twist.
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