Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful winter treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with sweet white chocolate and a hint of zesty orange. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With a rich cream cheese frosting on top, each bite is a blend of flavors and textures that will evoke warm memories and joyful moments.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until lightly golden; a toothpick should come out clean.
- While cooling, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Once cooled completely, spread the frosting over the bars and slice into squares.
- 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: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg