Yield: 24

Cranberry Bliss Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Just like the one you love from the big coffee chain! Everyone loves Cranberry Bliss Bars and with this recipe you can impress your friends with tasty treats without breaking the bank.

Ingredients

For the bars

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries (Craisins)

For the topping

  • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • ¼ cup white chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. For the bars, in a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add in eggs and extracts, beating until combined.
  3. Add in ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour, and beat just until blended (do not over mix). Fol in white chocolate chips and cranberries.
  4. Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 22 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar for 3 minutes, until creamy. Add in extracts and beat an additional 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread over cooled bars and sprinkle with chopped cranberries.
  6. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the bars. Refrigerate about an hour before slicing. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Be careful not to over mix the batter for these bars! Too much mixing will make the bars tough.
  • Got leftover cream cheese frosting? Save it for the next time you make cinnamon rolls or Gingerbread Cookies. The frosting keeps well stored covered in the fridge for about a week.
  • Use homemade vanilla extract for a great flavor boost!
  • Can't find orange extract? Zest a large orange. Use about 1 teaspoon of zest in the batter, and 1 teaspoon of zest in frosting.
  • Store bars in refrigerator in airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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