Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful treat that combines sweet and tart flavors in a soft, chewy cookie topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these bars will have everyone asking for seconds. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up this festive dessert in no time, filling your home with the warm aroma of freshly baked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture and fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth; spread over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts or substituting dried cranberries with cherries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.