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Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars


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  • Author: Tasty Creator
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

Deliciously soft and creamy cranberry bars topped with a rich white chocolate frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar blend, mixing gently.
  5. Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cooling before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar with melted white chocolate chips.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg