Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars
Photograph: crumbly granola bar square with chocolate chips and dried cranberries on red plate
Photograph: crumbly granola bar square with chocolate chips and dried cranberries on red plate
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Level Easy
Serving 6 to 8 servings
Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min
Total 45 min
Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min

Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars are a tasty treat for fall and winter holidays. This crunchy chocolate chip, cranberry and orange-scented bar is balanced with a lightly sweetened layer of cream cheese.

Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars are a delightful treat that embodies the cozy flavors of the colder months. Made with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and OCEAN SPRAY® CRAISINS® Original Dried Cranberries, this dessert bar is punctuated with a hint of orange, evoking seasonal sensations. The slightly sweetened cream cheese layer complements the crunchy bar texture, making it an irresistible choice for holiday gatherings. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars come together in under an hour. Using NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk elevates the dessert, tying all the flavors together seamlessly. Enjoy these NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® bars as part of your holiday tradition.

Ingredients

Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
25 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
36 servings

Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars are a tasty treat for fall and winter holidays. This crunchy chocolate chip, cranberry and orange-scented bar is balanced with a lightly sweetened layer of cream cheese.

Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars are a delightful treat that embodies the cozy flavors of the colder months. Made with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and OCEAN SPRAY® CRAISINS® Original Dried Cranberries, this dessert bar is punctuated with a hint of orange, evoking seasonal sensations. The slightly sweetened cream cheese layer complements the crunchy bar texture, making it an irresistible choice for holiday gatherings. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars come together in under an hour. Using NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk elevates the dessert, tying all the flavors together seamlessly. Enjoy these NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® bars as part of your holiday tradition.

Directions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Beat butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour, oats and orange peel until crumbly. Stir in morsels and cranberries; reserve 2 cups mixture. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes. Beat cream cheese in small mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk. Pour over hot crust; sprinkle with reserved flour mixture. Bake for additional 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Beat butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour, oats and orange peel until crumbly. Stir in morsels and cranberries; reserve 2 cups mixture. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes. Beat cream cheese in small mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk. Pour over hot crust; sprinkle with reserved flour mixture. Bake for additional 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Ingredients

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