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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors with these Cranberry Bliss Bars, featuring a buttery base and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bar Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract divided
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2.125 cups Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5-2 cups powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 0.5 cup melted white chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a small pot over low heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract, whisking until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the ground ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
  8. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes until the edges are light brown and the top is pale.
  2. Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars.
  4. Top with chopped cranberries and drizzle melted white chocolate.
Serving
  1. Slice into triangles and serve on a platter, optionally garnished with extra cranberries or powdered sugar.

Notes

For best results, let the bars cool completely before applying frosting. Adjust sweetness of frosting to personal preference. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra texture.