Cranberry Bliss Bars
Indulge in the festive flavors of these irresistibly decadent Cranberry Bliss Bars, a homemade take on a beloved coffeehouse favorite! These dessert bars feature a moist blondie base infused with warm ginger spice, studded with creamy white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting enhanced by the bright citrus pop of fresh orange zest, they’re finished with a drizzle of silky white chocolate and a sprinkle of cranberries for a gorgeous presentation. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet everyday treat, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under an hour and yields 16 generously portioned bars. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these Cranberry Bliss Bars deliver bakery-level flavor right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 cups White chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups Dried cranberries
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh orange zest
- 0.5 cups White chocolate (for melting and drizzling)
- 0.25 cups Dried cranberries (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang to make removal easier.
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest together using a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Once the bars have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Sprinkle the reserved dried cranberries evenly over the frosting.
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the frosted bars in a zigzag pattern.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting and chocolate to set.
Once set, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into 16 squares or triangles, as desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 275.6 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.7 g | 814% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1033 mg | 344% | |
| Sodium | 2993 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1027.5 g | 374% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 794.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1153 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2306 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
