When I was growing up, winter afternoons usually meant standing beside my mom at the stove while something sweet bubbled gently away. Back in our kitchen, she always said the secret was knowing when to pull the pot off the heat. This takes me right back to those moments, wooden spoon in hand, dried cranberries waiting on the counter, and that creamy white chocolate smell filling the room. Between you and me, these White Chocolate Cranberry Bites feel like the kind of treat she’d tuck into the fridge “just to set.” Let me tell you, once you make these, they’ll become a regular.
No-Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Bites
Equipment
- saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie Scoop
- baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring tools
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 11 oz white chocolate chips
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter, milk, sugar, and white chocolate chips.
- Stir constantly until melted and smooth, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, cook exactly 1½ minutes, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in oats, cranberries, and vanilla until fully coated.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto prepared parchment.
- Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Freeze up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature.
- Humidity: In humid climates, always chill to ensure proper set.
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Troubleshooting:
- Too soft → Chill longer or reduce milk slightly next time
- Too dry → Reduce oats by ¼ cup
- Grainy texture → Heat was too high or mixture boiled too long
Nutrition
Conclusion
Between you and me, these no-bake White Chocolate Cranberry Bites feel like something my mom would have hidden on the top fridge shelf, saving them for later. They’ve got that soft set and sweet-tart balance I always crave. When I’m in the mood for something similar but a little creamier, I usually reach for my no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites. And around the holidays, these remind me a lot of the cozy flavors in my peppermint mocha no-bake bites. Trust me on this—once you make them, they’ll become part of your regular rotation.
