Description
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Cozy Cranberry Bliss Bars, featuring a buttery texture with dried cranberries and a creamy frosting, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy in another bowl.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the frosting.
- Spread the frosting on top of the cooled bars, sprinkle extra dried cranberries, and drizzle melted white chocolate.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Allow bars to cool completely before frosting for the best results. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg