White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
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3.8
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Description
The White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Bars combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter in a stand mixer until just combined. White chocolate chips and dried cranberries are folded in by hand to preserve their shape and distribution. The batter is spread evenly into a prepared baking dish and baked at 350°F for 25 minutes, aiming for a slightly underdone center to maintain moisture and tenderness.
Once cooled for one hour, the bars cut cleanly into portions. The oats provide chewiness, while the white chocolate melts gently within the bars. The cranberries add a bright, fruity contrast. The texture is soft but holds shape well after cooling.
These bars combine portable ingredients for a reliable soft-baked treat. Cooling is crucial before slicing to prevent crumbling. Using unsweetened baking spray or parchment ensures easy removal.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups butter melted
- 1 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper.
- Add everything but the white chocolate chips and cranberries to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until just combined.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips and cranberries by hand.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a tester comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Bars should look slightly underdone.
- Let cool 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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