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Cranberry Bliss Bars

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Bake a copycat of the seasonal coffee-shop favorite for holiday platters. These bars feature a blondie base, a sweet orange-cream cheese frosting, and white chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  9. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Beat in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  12. Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  13. Sprinkle the extra dried cranberries over the frosting.
  14. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • These bars freeze well. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil before freezing for up to 3 months.
  • For gifting, cut the bars and arrange them in a festive tin or box.

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