Cranberry Bliss Bars: A Copycat Holiday Favorite Recipe!
Deliciously sweet and tangy cranberry bliss bars, reminiscent of a popular holiday treat, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle additional cranberries on top of the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg