Cranberry Bliss Bars

4.60 from 5 votes

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: 100 Best Brownies and Bars Recipes

Keyword: bar dessert, blondies, cranberry, white chocolate

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the butter and sugars for 1 minute. Add the cream cheese and egg yolk and mix again.
3/4 Cup Butter, 1 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar , 1/4 Cup White Sugar , 1/3 Cup Cream Cheese, 1 Large Egg Yolk
Add the remaining two eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth.
2 Large Eggs , 1 1/3 teaspoons Vanilla
Whisk all dry ingredients together and add to the bowl.
2 1/4 Cups Flour , 2 teaspoons Cornstarch , 1 teaspoon Baking Powder , 1 teaspoon Salt
When almost incorporated add the craisins and white chocolate chips, stir and press into a greased and parchment lined 8x11 or 9x13 pan.
3/4 Cup Craisins, 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
Bake 25-30 min.
Cool for about 10 minutes then place in the fridge. Remove after 1 hour or when cooled without becoming cold. *see note
As the bars cool, prepare the frosting.

Beat everyhing together and once the bars are cooled completely spread over the top.
8 Ounces Cream Cheese , 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon Orange Extract
Sprinkle on the chopped craisins and drizzle with the melted white chocolate.
2/3 Cup Craisins, 2 Ounces White Chocolate
Serve immediately or store covered in the fridge until 30 min before serving.

Don’t let them stay in the fridge. If needed, remove to the counter and over tightly with foil.