Name: Cranberry Bliss Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup white chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping); 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

Description

Love holiday treats with a bakery-style flair? These homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars are rich, chewy, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor from dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate. With a buttery blondie base, smooth cream cheese frosting, and a festive white chocolate drizzle, these are perfect for Christmas cookie trays, quick breakfast treats, or elegant dessert ideas. Whether you’re baking for a party or craving a cozy coffee shop moment at home, this easy recipe is sure to deliver delicious results.

Ingredients

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1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup white chocolate, chopped

2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping)

1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

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Instructions

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

2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

3. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just blended. Fold in chopped white chocolate and cranberries.

4. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 18–22 minutes, then cool completely.

5. Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.

6. Spread frosting over cooled bars.

7. Sprinkle dried cranberries over frosting. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.

8. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing into bars or triangles.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Always wait until the blondies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.

For smooth drizzling, use high-quality white chocolate and melt it gently.

Chilling before slicing helps create clean, bakery-style triangles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg