Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Soft, tender and chewy cranberry cookie bars loaded with white chocolate chips and rich vanilla flavor – the perfect festive treat!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large size
- 1 Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 2 Baking sheets lined with parchment
- 1 Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract preferably Madagascar Bourbon
- 1 egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with brown and white sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then egg and yolk. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form soft dough.
- Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips evenly.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-size balls and place onto baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to fully set.
Notes
Make sure to chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading. Garnish with extra white chips while cookies are still warm for presentation.