Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, topped with creamy white chocolate and a hint of orange zest. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are both easy to make and visually stunning, ensuring they will steal the spotlight on any dessert table. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a chewy texture paired with bursts of cranberry goodness—making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 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 a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract, then gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg