Description
Homemade cranberry white chocolate oat bars blend sweet and tart flavors in a delightful dessert. Crumbly oat layers and creamy white chocolate create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups oats (5-minute or old-fashioned rolled)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup packed light-brown sugar
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsps (15–30 mL) heavy cream
- 1 dash vanilla
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, creating smooth edges for easy removal.
- Mixing Base: Whip softened butter, sugars, egg, salt, and cinnamon into a luxurious, creamy blend that forms a smooth foundation for the bars.
- Incorporating Dry Ingredients: Gently fold flour, oats, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries into the mixture, creating a rich, textured batter without overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pan Distribution: Spread the batter evenly across the prepared pan, ensuring uniform thickness and reaching into all corners for consistent baking.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes until edges turn golden and the center sets, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest the baked bars on a wire rack for 45-60 minutes, then craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream to a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Glazing and Serving: Drizzle the glaze across the cooled bars, covering completely, then slice into twelve equal rectangular portions using a sharp knife.
- Storage: Preserve the bars in an airtight container at room temperature, maintaining their delectable texture and flavor for up to a week.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to maintain a light, tender texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother blending and more consistent baking results.
- Baking Doneness Check: Golden-brown edges and a set center indicate perfectly baked bars; avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cooling Crucial: Allow complete cooling before glazing to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional finish on the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg