Best 5 White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bars Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating delectable White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bars. These delightful treats combine the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the zesty freshness of oranges, and the smooth richness of white chocolate, resulting in an irresistible treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our article will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create these delectable bars that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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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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

CRANBERRY-ORANGE COOKIE BARS



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The first time I tried these, a co-worker on a specialized team brought them in for breakfast. She got them from Starbucks® (a seasonal delight, I'm told). So, I checked them out after I got off from work and at over $2 per little "triangle" piece, I decided I'd learn to make them for a lot less. My family members all urged me to recreate these. So after a bit of research, I found that there's a few copycat recipes online; but this is my twist on that concept.

Provided by Asgard Ranch

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®), chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste
⅓ cup white chocolate chips
½ teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for bars together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, orange extract, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, and ginger; mix until well incorporated and the batter looks like soft cookie dough. Stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips until well mixed. Spread the stiff batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Don't overbake, or your bars will be dry. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and butter for frosting together until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and orange extract; beat mixture until fluffy and spreadable. Spread evenly over the cooled bars.
  • Combine cranberries and orange zest for topping in a food processor and roughly chop. Sprinkle evenly over the frosted bars.
  • Mix white chocolate chips and oil together in a glass, microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave until fluid enough to drizzle, 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds until melted. Use a fork or whisk to drizzle the melted chocolate diagonally across the bars.
  • Allow chocolate to set for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares or triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

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 ORANGE COOKIES



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This cookie is just delish! If you like cranberry, orange and white chocolate you will love this bright and cheery cookie. Give them a try, they will not disappoint!

Provided by isingofhislove

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 3 Dozen cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon clementine zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup dried cranberries or 3/4 cup craisins
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon clementine juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy and well blended. Add egg, vanilla, orange extract and orange zest.
  • 3. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt then stir in white chocolate chips and craisins.
  • 4. Using a spoon roll dough into one in balls and drop dough onto a parchment papered baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until barely golden brown around the edges. Note: the tops will not be brown and look slightly undercooked, I bake for exactly 10 minutes which seems perfect.
  • 5. Let cool, on the sheet, on a wire rack for five minutes. Remove from baking sheet and let cool completely.
  • 6. For glaze mix powdered sugar with orange juice a little at a time until the consisentcy is easy to drizzle onto the cookies. Makes approximately 3 dozen delicious cookies!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 223.5, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 31.6, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking, this will help the ingredients blend together smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the bars tough.
  • Be patient when chilling the bars, as this is essential for them to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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