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Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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These copycat cranberry bliss bars are quick, easy, and perfect for any gathering. With a buttery blondie base, tart dried cranberries, sweet white chocolate chips, and tangy cream cheese frosting, they come together in under 30 minutes and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add room-temperature egg and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined and slightly lighter in color.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan, pressing into corners. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely in pan on a cooling rack, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. For frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Beat on low until incorporated, then increase to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes until light and creamy.
  10. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars. Sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top.
  11. Melt remaining white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over frosting.
  12. Let frosting set for about 10 minutes. Use parchment handles to lift bars out of pan. Slice into 16 squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade clean between cuts.

Notes

For clean slices, chill frosted bars in the fridge for 20 minutes before cutting. Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze individual bars wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and vegan cream cheese.

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