Description
Cranberry Orange Bliss Bars are a delightful dessert combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange, topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the orange juice, orange zest, and mix well.
- In another 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 chopped cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the vanilla cream cheese frosting on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a festive touch, garnish with additional orange zest or cranberries on top of the frosting.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries if fresh ones are not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg