Cranberry Bliss Bars Easy Version
Indulge in the festive flavors of these *Cranberry Bliss Bars Easy Version*, a simplified take on the classic coffeehouse treat that's perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday snacking. With a soft and chewy blondie base infused with warm notes of ground ginger and studded with sweet white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries, these bars are as delicious as they are easy to prepare. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with bright orange zest, a sprinkle of cranberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate, each bite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and sweet flavors. Ready in just over 40 minutes and made using pantry staples, these blissful bars are an effortless yet show-stopping dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: cranberry bliss bars, easy cranberry dessert, holiday bars recipe, cream cheese frosting bars, white chocolate cranberry bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 cup White chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups Dried cranberries
- 6 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cups Additional dried cranberries (for topping)
- 0.25 cups Additional white chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
While the bars cool, prepare the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Once the bars are fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Sprinkle the additional dried cranberries on top of the frosting.
Melt the remaining white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle it over the frosted bars.
Refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes to allow the frosting and drizzle to set before slicing into triangles or squares.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.1 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.7 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 922.2 g | 335% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 693.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2040 mg | 43% | |
*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.
