Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delicious holiday treat featuring a rich, creamy frosting and a delightful combination of cranberries and white chocolate.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:24 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 cup white chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the bars are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and garnish with additional dried cranberries.
Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
These bars can be frozen for up to three months.
For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the frosted bars.