Description
Sweet Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, featuring a soft, chewy base studded with cranberries and topped with creamy frosting. These treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cozy afternoon snack, filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they’re sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined; fold in cranberries gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously, slice into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg