Description
Delight in the sweet-tart flavors of Cranberry Bliss Bars, perfect for any occasion! These chewy bars, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, are a crowd-pleaser at holiday gatherings or cozy coffee breaks. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries (preferably juice-soaked)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until airy.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost generously and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg