Cranberry Bliss Bars
Delightful bars with a blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries Additional for topping.
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Use high-quality for best results.
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely in the pan.
Frosting and Serving
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with additional cranberries and white chocolate.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for about two weeks. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g