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White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Cookie Bars

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These festive cookie bars combine creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans in a buttery dough for an easy, crowd-pleasing holiday treat. Perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in, they’re quick to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped and lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Spread dough evenly into prepared pan, pressing gently for a uniform surface.
  7. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until edges are golden and center looks just set.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Lift bars out using parchment overhang, transfer to a cutting board, and slice into squares or rectangles. For clean cuts, use a sharp knife wiped with a damp cloth between slices.

Notes

For chewier bars, bake on the shorter end of the time range. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for extra flavor. If using glass pan, add 2 minutes to bake time. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker bars. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate substitutions.

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Keywords: cookie bars, white chocolate, cranberry, pecan, holiday dessert, easy baking, Christmas cookies, festive treats

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