How to Make White Chocolate Cranberry Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

White Chocolate Cranberry Bars are a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These bars are a combination of creamy white chocolate and tart cranberries, creating a flavor profile that is both sweet and tangy. The buttery crust and crumbly topping add a satisfying crunch to these decadent bars, making them a true crowd-pleaser.

These bars are great for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or even just as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. The combination of white chocolate and cranb...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
  • Frosting:
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Prepare cake: Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, ginger, and salt; beat until well combined. Gradually beat in flour until smooth. Stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips with a spoon. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake, then sprinkle chopped cranberries over top. Let sit for 3 hours. Cut in thirds down the length of the pan, then in quarters across the width. Then cut each square diagonally to create 24 triangular pieces.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg