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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250
Delight in these rich, chewy bars with white chocolate, cranberries, and a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed, soft/fresh)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 clementine orange zest (from 1 clementine or mandarin)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (soft/fresh ones)

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, full-fat, brick-style)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Tiny pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries (coarsely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter, then whisk in brown sugar. Add egg, vanilla, orange zest, ginger, and salt; mix until creamy. Fold in flour, chocolate chips, and cranberries.
  • Spread batter into pan and bake for 25–27 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, orange, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled bars and top with chopped cranberries.
  • Melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil, then drizzle over bars. Let set, then cut into 9 squares and slice diagonally to make 18 triangles.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and high-quality white chocolate.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bars, Cranberry, white chocolate