White chocolate cranberry cheesecake cookie bars –Hey there, cookie enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your dessert game to the next level? Today, we’re diving into a scrumptious treat that’s a delightful mix of creamy cheesecake and the festive burst of cranberries. Yep, you guessed it—White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars! Let’s get baking!
White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars
These cookie bars are like a holiday party in your mouth, complete with all the sweet and tangy flavors you can handle. Plus, they’re an absolute visual feast!
Now, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves with the daydreaming. Grab your apron, and let’s gather our ingredients!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Toss in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread about two-thirds of the cookie dough into the bottom of your prepared baking pan, pressing it down into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread this cheesecake layer over the cookie base.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the top of the cheesecake layer. It’s okay if some cheesecake peeks through; we like a little mystery!
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve these tempting bars to your friends and watch them disappear!
And there you have it—all the ingredients and steps to whip up these delightful White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars. Perfect for any festive occasion or just when you’re looking to treat yourself (because why not?). Enjoy every creamy, chewy, chocolaty bite!
