Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a festive delight that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors. With a soft, chewy base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these bars are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Whip them up in under an hour and enjoy the vibrant colors and rich tastes that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange (optional)
- Splash of almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until mixed.
- Gradually stir in flour and baking powder until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg