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~ white chocolate cranberry almond bars & glaze ~

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I created this recipe by combining a couple different recipes of mine. Might I add they turned out fantastic. Just in time for the upcoming holidays. Okay, I'm a tad bit early, but the early bird catches the worm...LOL Enjoy these yummy bars of goodness! :)

(2 ratings)
yield 12 - 16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ white chocolate cranberry almond bars & glaze ~

  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate bar
  • 2 c
    cranberries - i use frozen, keeps from bleeding so much during folding
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds
  • ALMOND GLAZE
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 4 Tbsp
    heavy cream, more if not thin enough or add a little milk to thin
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    almond extract

How To Make ~ white chocolate cranberry almond bars & glaze ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars and egg until well blended. Beat in the baking powder, vanilla and flour. Fold in the almonds, chocolate and cranberries. Mix evenly.
  • 2
    Spread mixture into prepared pan.
  • 3
    Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool on rack
  • 4
    Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients together. Add more cream or milk if needed for desired consistency.
  • 5
    Drizzle or spread over cooled bars.
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