How to Make 7 Heaven-Sent Cranberry Bliss Bars at Home
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are packed with cranberries, white chocolate chips, and a hint of orange zest, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter Melted
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz Cream cheese Softened
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Stir in the cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.