Description
Deliciously chewy white chocolate cranberry bars with a hint of orange zest, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled (for drizzle)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping)
- extra orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger just until combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped dried cranberries.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and set. Let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting over the cooled bars, then top with dried cranberries and optional orange zest.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut into triangles or squares before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before adding the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar