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cranberry bliss bars

These delightful cranberry bliss bars are a combination of sweet and tangy flavors, topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of white chocolate. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • multiple mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 offset spatula or knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth.
  • Once the bars are out of the oven and completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Garnish with chopped dried cranberries and white chocolate shavings.
  • Cut the bars into squares and serve.

Notes

For a festive touch, you can add a few more chocolate shavings on top along with the cranberries.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by decreasing or increasing the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting. Enjoy your cranberry bliss bars!