Description
Cranberry bliss bars are delicious dessert bars that combine the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of white chocolate and cream cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before frosting.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry bliss bars, dessert bars, cranberry recipes