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Best Cranberry Bliss Bars with White Chocolate Drizzle (Easy 30-Min Recipe)

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These cranberry bliss bars are a quick and easy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. With a tender, buttery base studded with tart dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, topped with a creamy white chocolate drizzle, they come together in under 30 minutes and are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzle)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  3. Beat in the cream cheese until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the dried cranberries and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Place the pan on a wire cooling rack and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  9. Once cool, melt the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and completely melted (about 45-60 seconds total).
  10. Using a fork or small piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled bars in a zigzag pattern. Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  11. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper handles. Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between slices.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature. Do not overbake; bars should be just set in the center. White chocolate burns easily—melt in short bursts. Bars taste even better the next day; add drizzle just before serving for best appearance. For clean cuts, chill bars for 30 minutes before slicing.

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