Description
This Easy Christmas Traybake is a festive delight, combining sweet dried cherries with creamy white chocolate chips in a tender, golden-brown bar. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- 1 cup (200g) dried cherries
- 1 cup (200g) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (100g) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking tray.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cherries, white chocolate chips, and walnuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the tray before cutting into squares.
- Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Toss dried cherries lightly in a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent sinking.
- Customization: Feel free to swap walnuts for pecans or add a pinch of cinnamon for extra festive flavor.
- Storage: For best results, keep cooled squares in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Christmas traybake, cherry white chocolate, easy holiday dessert, festive bars, Christmas baking, white chocolate traybake, dried cherry recipe, simple Christmas treat
