Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful blend of sweet-tart cranberries and creamy frosting, making them the perfect treat to brighten any occasion. With a chewy texture and a hint of white chocolate, these bars are sure to impress at holiday gatherings or as a cozy snack. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are a must-try for both seasoned bakers and beginners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in the flour until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- While cooling, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the bars have cooled completely, frost with the cream cheese mixture and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg