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WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BLONDIES



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Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. -Erika Busz, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, optional
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter; stir in the brown sugar. Cool slightly., Add eggs, 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan., Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 18-21 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and, if desired, orange zest until smooth. Gradually beat in half of the melted white chocolate; spread over blondies. Sprinkle with cranberries; drizzle with remaining melted chocolate., Cut into triangles. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BARS



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White chocolate, walnuts and cranberries team up in these bars - a lip smacking Christmas dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving 2 inches of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Stir in baking chips, walnuts and cranberries. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Use foil to lift from pan. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY-ORANGE BARS



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This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family is scattered across the country now; making these reminds me of home. If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use two sharp knifes or a potato masher. My mom makes this with semisweet chocolate chunks. -Erin Powell, Amarillo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 large egg
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, whisk together egg, milk, orange zest and extract until blended; stir in baking chips and cranberries. Spread evenly over crust. Bake until top is golden brown, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool 15 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove bars from pan. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Freeze cooled bars in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BARS



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This is pretty close to the Cranberry Bliss Bars they sell at Starbucks®, but I think these are way better!

Provided by fastuart

Time 4h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS



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I created these chewy granola bars while searching for a healthy snack for my family. Now, wherever we go, folks request these bars--and the recipe. -Janis Loomis of Madison, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
1 egg white
1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/3 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, cereal, chips, cranberries and walnuts., Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY BARS



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Stir up cake mix and four ingredients to create a scrumptious cookie bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp water
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only and lightly flour 13x9-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, butter, water and eggs with spoon until dough forms (some dry mix will remain). Stir in cranberries and baking chips. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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Dried cranberries and white chocolate chips are part of the cookie crust.

Provided by shackbart

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup dried cranberries
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined. Stir flour and salt into creamed mixture until crust mixture is well combined; fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Press crust mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Beat sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. Add 2 eggs, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust mixture.
  • Whisk cherry preserves in a small bowl until runny. Drop spoonfuls of cherry preserves over cream cheese mixture layer. Lightly draw a knife through cream cheese mixture creating a swirling pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is lightly browned and crust pulls away from sides of dish, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 106.9 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

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