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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Cranberry Bliss Bars: Your Ultimate Holiday Indulgence

These Cranberry Bliss Bars combine tangy cranberries and rich white chocolate for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange oil or zest if orange oil isn't available, use zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger can substitute with cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Serrated knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in both sugars until dissolved.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, orange oil, and ground ginger to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Incorporate baking powder and salt, then gradually add flour and mix until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips carefully.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 17-20 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled bars, sprinkle with chopped cranberries, and drizzle with melted chocolate.
  10. Slice with a serrated knife and serve as delightful holiday treats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check baking time and use quality ingredients for best results. Let bars cool completely before frosting.

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