Description
Delicious cranberry bliss bars layered with creamy frosting and rich white chocolate, perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy evening treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1â…“ cups white chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1â…” cups white chocolate (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- ½ cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
- â…” cup white chocolate (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a separate bowl, then stir in the brown sugar until combined.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate.
- Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled blondie base and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the roughly chopped cranberries over the frosted surface.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top and allow it to set.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead and store well. For clean cuts, run a sharp knife under hot water before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg