Description
Cranberry Bliss Bars are the perfect holiday treat that combines sweet-tart cranberries, creamy white chocolate, and a hint of orange zest. These soft, chewy bars melt in your mouth and are sure to impress at any gathering. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, they’re a must-have for sharing or enjoying during cozy nights in. Experience the delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries (plump)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly before mixing in the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares or triangles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg