Sweet Cranberry Bliss Bars
Delight in these Sweet Cranberry Bliss Bars, a perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet creamy layers, ideal for a festive dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- Fold in dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and chopped pecans.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the bars cool, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream together until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled bars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars before chilling or sprinkle with extra chopped pecans.
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