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Delicious homemade Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars with cranberries and icing

Cranberry Bliss Bars

Delightful dessert bars featuring a soft, cake-like base topped with creamy frosting and cranberries, capturing the essence of the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened For richer flavor.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Provides a depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Balanced sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Provides binding and moisture.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances sweet flavors.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped Provides pop of flavor.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, divided For mixing into the batter and topping.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened For a rich and tangy frosting.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust to desired sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9x13 metal pan with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  3. Fold in the mixture until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
Combine and Bake
  1. Fold in the chopped dried cranberries and half of the white chocolate chips.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness at 18 minutes.
  4. Let cool in the pan after removing from the oven.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency.
  3. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled blondies.
  4. Sprinkle remaining white chocolate chips and chopped cranberries on top.
Serving
  1. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for about an hour before slicing.
  2. Slice into squares using a hot, clean knife for perfect edges.

Notes

Don't skip the chilling step for cleaner cuts. Experiment with toppings like melted white chocolate.