White Chocolate Cranberry Crumb Bars Recipe Card

• Prepare the 8" square pan: line pan with parchment paper of aluminum foil, grease the bottom and the sides of the foil. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• !to make the crust:
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
• Add flour, baking powder, soda and salt and mix with a wooden spoon until it forms a smooth dough.
• Reserve ¾ cup of the dough for topping.
• Press the remaining dough into the bottom of your prepared pan.

!to make the filling:

• Melt chocolate over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and sugar.
• Add melted white chocolate in 3 parts, whisking well after each addition.
• Add vanilla and egg and whisk well.
• Add flour and whisk until combined.
• Pour the filling over the crust.
• Place tablespoons of cranberry jam over the filling, spreading gently.
• Crumble the reserved topping in your hands and sprinkle over the jam.
• Bake the bars for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown on top. It can slightly jiggle in the middle. The bars will set as they cool.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Let set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes if you want to have more even slices.