Cranberry Bliss Bars
A delightful combination of sweet cranberries, creamy white chocolate, and a chewy blondie base, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Equipment
- 13x9 inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter cubed
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 6 oz white baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 6 oz white baking chocolate melted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1 Tbsp grated orange zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute. Stir in the brown sugar until well combined and let cool to room temperature.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped white chocolate. Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
- Bake for 18 to 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add half of the melted white chocolate, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars, then sprinkle with chopped dried cranberries and drizzle with remaining melted white chocolate.
- Cut into 30 pieces and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.