Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars
These Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars are the perfect holiday treat! With a hint of tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the white chocolate, these bars are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering.
We love cranberries during the holidays they are a staple in our family’s festive dishes. From cranberry sauce to cranberry desserts, they add a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the rich flavors of traditional holiday meals.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One great thing about these bars is that you only need simple ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
- Plus, they are great when made ahead so you can spend less time in the kitchen on the holiday.
- And, this recipe is easy enough that beginners can make them.
🛒Ingredients
This is a simple grocery list to help you know what ingredients to pick up on your next trip to the store, you can find the full ingredients and amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- butter
- brown sugar
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- flour
- baking soda
- salt
- dried cranberries
- white chocolate chips
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat for an additional minute.
Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Use a spatula to stir in the dried cranberries and ½ c of the white chocolate chips.
Bake the cookies in the preheated 350-degree oven for 20-22 minutes. Then cool completely.
Once the cookie bars are cooled, melt the remaining white chocolate chips in the microwave and use a Ziploc bag or piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the bars. Allow it to harden before serving.
🥄 Equipment
You will need these kitchen tools to help you make these homemade cookie bars:
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- 8×8 baking dish
- small bowl
- Ziploc bag
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. Just note that the longer they sit, the more likely they will dry out.
Freezing – You can also freeze these bars by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and storing them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature before enjoying it again.
Serve With
These delicious cranberry white chocolate bars go well with any of your favorite meals. We like to serve them with a holiday favorite like this Slow Cooker Apple Pork Chops recipe. No matter what you serve them with, your family will love them.
💭 Tips
- To get a smooth cookie dough base make sure that you use room-temperature ingredients so that they mix well.
- We like to either use nonstick baking spray or line our baking dish with parchment paper for the easiest removal.
- When storing your cookie bars, to keep them fresh store them in a container with a slice of fresh bread.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this cranberry white chocolate cookie bar recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
These bars are best made no more than 24 hours in advance.
🍽 More White Chocolate Recipes
Do you enjoy white chocolate? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Coconut White Chocolate Cake
- Homemade White Chocolate Peppermint Cake
- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars
Equipment
- large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- 8×8 baking dish
- small bowl
- Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips divied
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat for an additional minute.
- Add in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix until just combined.
- Use a spatula to stir in the dried cranberries and ½ c of the white chocolate chips (reserve ¼ c for the top).
- Press the cookie dough into an 8 x 8 pan (either nonstick or use cooking spray to coat the pan) and place in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and allow to come to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, melt the remaining white chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until fully melted.
- Pour into a ziplock bag and cut a small corner off and drizzle over the top of the cookie bars.
- Slice into equal sized pieces and enjoy!
