Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cranberry bliss bars inspired by Starbucks, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle additional cranberries and white chocolate chips on top of the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg