Description
Deliciously sweet and tart Cranberry Bliss Bars topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g salted butter, softened
- 350 g brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 150 g dried cranberries
- 200 g white chocolate, chopped
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and chopped white chocolate until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before topping with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Consider adding citrus zest for extra flavor, and avoid overmixing the batter for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg