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.

Michael Dugan
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I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, but these bars were still really good. The cranberries and orange zest add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the white chocolate.


Mujeeb Lashari
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookie.


Moriah Morrison
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of white chocolate and cranberries.


Terry Nobles
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Rubel Falguni
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Lucho Kranium
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These bars are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The white chocolate and cranberries are a match made in heaven.


Shaukat Khan
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Followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more orange zest. Otherwise, they were perfect.


Nestor Dylan
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Love, love, love these bars! They're so easy to make and always come out perfect. I've made them for potlucks, parties, and even just for a snack at home. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Xavier Rosario ortiz
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The bars were moist, chewy, and bursting with flavor. The white chocolate and cranberries were a perfect match. Will definitely be making these again soon.


Pramila Khanal
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OMG! These white chocolate cranberry orange bars are a heavenly delight! The combination of flavors is simply divine, and the texture is out of this world. I followed the recipe to a T, and the end result was pure perfection. My family and friends co