Description
Cranberry Orange Bliss Bars with Vanilla Glaze are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange and a creamy vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before preparing the glaze.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg