Cranberry Bliss Bars

Cranberry Bliss Bars

These cranberry bliss bars are my version of Starbucks festive treat. Not identical but they still taste delicious!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
16 bars
Servings:
16

Ingredients

Frosting

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • ¼ cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Cake

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1
Beat 3 cups confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, lemon or orange juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frosting is smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing cake.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 3
Beat brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth. Stir 2 tablespoons ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt into brown sugar-butter mixture until incorporated.

Step 4
Beat flour and baking powder into brown sugar-butter mixture until batter is smooth; fold in 3/4 cup dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cake completely.

Step 6
Spread frosting evenly over cake; sprinkle with 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 2 tablespoons ginger.

Step 7
Whisk 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and cream together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over frosted cake. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Step 8
Cut cake in half lengthwise and each half into 8 equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half diagonally, creating 16 triangle-shaped bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414
Calories
17g
Fat
64g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat10g 50%
Cholesterol69mg 23%
Sodium201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate64g 23%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars53g
Protein4g
Vitamin C1mg 5%
Calcium71mg 5%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium98mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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