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Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars are a festive, easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery cookie base packed with tart dried cranberries and sweet white chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • 1- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
    2- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    3- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    4- Incorporate the Mix-Ins :Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    5- Spread the Dough: Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
    6- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    7- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Serving Tip: Serve these bars slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.