Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a festive delight that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Bursting with juicy dried cranberries, creamy white chocolate, and a hint of zesty orange, these bars are sure to become a favorite at any holiday gathering or cozy afternoon treat. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they make for an impressive dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg