Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are the ultimate festive treat, combining tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, and a hint of orange zest, all topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights, these bars are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg