Description
Delightful bars with a buttery shortbread crust, tangy cranberries, and creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Orange Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Slowly mix in flour, then fold in dried cranberries and press into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- While cooling, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for best results. Do not skip the chilling step after frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cranberry Bliss Bars, holiday desserts, sweet treats, festive baking, family recipes