Cranberry Bliss Bars
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, tart dried cranberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate. Inspired by a bakery favorite, this easy homemade recipe is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime you want a festive sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries on top and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.Add orange zest for a citrus twist.Reduce frosting for a lighter version if desired.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/cranberry-bliss-bars/
