Cranberry White Chocolate Almond Shortbread Bars

Cranberry White Chocolate Almond Shortbread Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

Prepare the Shortbread Dough:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.

Assemble the Bars:

Press half of the dough into a greased or parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking pan. Sprinkle cranberries, white chocolate chips, and almonds evenly over the base. Top with the remaining dough, pressing lightly to cover the filling.

Bake & Cool:

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Serve at room temperature.

Serving Tip:

For extra flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled bars before slicing.

Nutritional Info (per serving, 1 of 12 bars):

Calories: ~210

Protein: 3g

Carbohydrates: 25g

Fat: 11g

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 14g