Cranberry Bliss Bars
Delightfully sweet and tangy copycat cranberry bliss bars that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened to room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries Can substitute with fresh cranberries (increase sugar if needed).
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Frosting
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Optional Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Optional; can substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy and smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the greased baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Frosting
- For the creamy frosting, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Spread evenly over the cooled bars.
Serving
- Cut into squares and garnish with chopped walnuts if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For freezing, wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. They last up to three months frozen.