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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Just like the one you love from the big coffee chain! Everyone loves Cranberry Bliss Bars and with this recipe you can impress your friends with tasty treats without breaking the bank.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the bars
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries Craisins
For the topping
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries chopped
  • ¼ cup white chocolate melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. For the bars, in a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add in eggs and extracts, beating until combined.
  3. Add in ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour, and beat just until blended (do not over mix). Fol in white chocolate chips and cranberries.
  4. Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 22 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar for 3 minutes, until creamy. Add in extracts and beat an additional 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread over cooled bars and sprinkle with chopped cranberries.
  6. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the bars. Refrigerate about an hour before slicing. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Be careful not to over mix the batter for these bars! Too much mixing will make the bars tough.
  • Got leftover cream cheese frosting? Save it for the next time you make cinnamon rolls or Gingerbread Cookies. The frosting keeps well stored covered in the fridge for about a week.
  • Use homemade vanilla extract for a great flavor boost!
  • Can't find orange extract? Zest a large orange. Use about 1 teaspoon of zest in the batter, and 1 teaspoon of zest in frosting.
  • Store bars in refrigerator in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.