Ingredients for Chocolate Cranberry Chunk Bars
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cranberries (dried)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chunks
Nutrition (per bar):
230 kcal | 11 g fat | 29 g carbs
How I Make Chocolate Cranberry Chunk Bars
I begin by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking pan (9×13-inch for thinner bars or 8×8-inch for thick and chewy) with parchment for easy removal.
In a large bowl, I cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. I beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
Next, I fold in the flour and baking soda just until combined—overmixing can make bars tough, so I stop once everything’s incorporated. With a spatula, I stir in the cranberries and chocolate chunks, making sure they’re distributed for flavor in every piece.
I scrape the dough into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly. The bars bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and just set in the center. I let them cool in the pan before slicing—the anticipation is always the hardest part!
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