I have a new obsession...recipes that begin with a box of cake mix...I totally blame this on the fact that nearly every grocery store ran cake mixes buy-1-get-1-free during the holidays...I loaded up and I have yet to make a cake...It's amazing all the things you can make with them...My obsession with cake mix recipes began when I made those Chocolate Caramel Rolo cookies...then those Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies...and now these delicious bars full of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries...and I don't think this obsession will end anytime soon.
White Chocolate Cranberry Bars
1- 18.25 oz package white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
2 eggs
2 tbs milk
1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup white chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray; set aside. In a large bowl mix together the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and milk with a wooden spoon. Stir in the cranberries and white chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. (The batter is thick and can be difficult to spread, using a rubber spatula sprayed with non-stick spray makes the job so much easier.) Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack until cooled completely and cut into bars.
Changing subjects...
The other day I received a package from my blogger friend Lyndsey. All throughout the holiday season Lyndsey kept posting pictures of Christmas ornaments she was making from sea shells...fitting since Lyndsey lives in Florida. Lyndsey was kind enough to send me a few of her creations...I love them...they are so pretty...and they will go so great on our very eclectic Christmas tree next year. Thank you so much Lyndsey!
Now if you have never visited Lyndsey's blog, The Tiny Skillet...head on over there now! Lyndsey has tons of great recipes...I've tried quite a few...and she posts the most beautiful pictures of the Sarasota sunsets...that will make you want to plan a beach vacation.
Lucky you! Those shells are in great condition... btw do u think chocolate cake mix and chocolate chips would work? I hear ya on the cake mix deals. Our store had 4 for $5... The white cake w/cranberries reminds me of Christmas!.
ReplyDeleteChrissy...I think any cake mix would probably work.
ReplyDeleteOur stores had the sales too, so I'll be able to make these yummy looking bars. I love making bars anyway; mush quicker than making cookies.
ReplyDeleteI love using cake mix as a starter too.. it's just so easy!!! White chocolate and cranberry are a perfect mix - the bars look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift from Lindsay - they are beautiful!
It is a quick and simple way to transfer a cake mix to this delicious looking bars. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThese bars are going into my Christmas baskets next year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to simplify a treat and still get something totally good.
ReplyDeletelove the cranberries in here and adore Lyndsey shes wonderful
ReplyDeleteI am always drooling over your very creative bars. This is equally drool worthy:) I have been to Lyndsey's blog many times and admire her beautiful photos of her hometown and of course her delicious food!:)
ReplyDeleteYum yum, that looks absolutely wonderful! says my palate. Don't you even think of preparing them!, says my (overbloated) tummy. Call it the Monday-morning-dilemma...
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy bar cookie...I can't resist the cranberry-white chocolate combo. And love the cake mix shortcut, too~
ReplyDeleteThose are cute ornaments! Do you eat all of the treats you make! How are you not 1,000 pounds? LOL.
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