Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, chewy oatmeal bars studded with tart cranberries, sweet chocolate chips, and a creamy cheesecake center.
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Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 Calories: 745.2

Description

These Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a buttery oatmeal crust with a luscious, dense cheesecake layer. The addition of dried cranberries provides a bright, tart contrast to the sweetened condensed milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet craving on a chilly afternoon, these bars are easy to prepare and store well. The orange zest adds a subtle aromatic lift that ties the rich ingredients together, making every bite feel indulgent yet homey.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
  3. Add 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, and 2 teaspoons grated orange zest to the butter mixture. Beat until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  4. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture for the topping; press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Blend in 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk until combined.
  6. Stir 1 package (approx. 12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup dried cranberries into the reserved oat crumble mixture.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
  8. Sprinkle the chocolate chip and cranberry oat mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 745.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 82.8g128%
Saturated Fat 26.4g132%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1230.0mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bars, cheesecake, chocolate chip, cranberry, dessert, oatmeal, fruit, baking, holiday, sweet, vegetarian, breakfast, snack
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