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Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars

Irresistibly Easy Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars You'll Love

These Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars combine a chewy blondie base with tangy cream cheese frosting and white chocolate drizzle, creating a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondie Base
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with fresh but sweetened
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips can substitute with semi-sweet
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese preferably brick-style
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest can substitute with lime zest
For the Drizzle and Garnish
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate for Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries for Garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in 1 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.
  5. Spread the batter in the baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Cool in the pan for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled bars with the cream cheese frosting.
  8. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate and drizzle over the frosted bars. Garnish with dried cranberries.
  9. Allow chocolate to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Cool the bars completely to prevent the frosting from melting.

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