Cranberry Bliss Bars
Delicious and festive bars combining sweet cranberries and creamy frosting, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugars until softened.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, and stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and almonds, then spread the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.