Description
Delicious and easy-to-make cranberry bliss bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to substitute cranberries with other dried fruits if desired.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg