White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Bars

This is one of those "let's see what the pantry has to offer" kind of recipes. I revamped an old oatmeal cookie recipe I had and turned it into this. Very yummy if I do say so myself!

White Chocolate 
Cranberry Pecan Bars



¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups quick oats
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips ~ divided use
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water and vanilla in a stand mixer. Cream together until smooth.

Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Beat until mixed well. 

Add the 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, the dried cranberries and pecans.

Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 30 - 45 minutes until golden brown. 

Allow to cool to room temp.

In a microwave safe bowl, melt remaining white chocolate. Drizzle over cooled bars.

Let's go!

Combine shortening, brown sugar, 

granulated sugar, egg, water and 

vanilla in a stand mixer. Cream 

together until smooth.

Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda.

Add the pecans, cranberries 

and white chocolate chips.

Spread into your prepared pan.

Bake then cool.

Drizzle with remaining white chocolate.

 Cut and serve!