Description

These Cranberry Bliss Bars bring coffee shop charm straight into your kitchen. A chewy blondie base infused with white chocolate and orange zest is topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and jeweled with tart dried cranberries. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or anytime sweet cravings strike.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup white chocolate chips

3/4 cup dried cranberries

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup dried cranberries (for garnish)

2 tablespoons melted white chocolate (optional for drizzle)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

4. Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set.

6. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled bars.

8. Garnish with remaining dried cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

9. Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner edges. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Let the bars cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.

For the best texture, don’t overbake—edges should be golden but center just set.

Orange zest is optional but enhances the flavor beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 215
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg