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Perfect Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe

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These perfect copycat cranberry bliss bars are a nostalgic treat featuring a buttery blondie base, tart dried cranberries, creamy white chocolate chips, and a dreamy cream cheese drizzle. They’re easy to make, perfect for entertaining, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two additions, folding gently until just combined. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  4. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. If desired, press reserved cranberries and white chocolate chips into the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  5. For the drizzle: Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until drizzling consistency.
  6. Once bars are cool, lift from pan using parchment. Drizzle cream cheese frosting in zigzag patterns. Melt remaining white chocolate chips and drizzle over frosting. Sprinkle chopped cranberries on top.
  7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set drizzle, then slice into 24 bars using a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.

Notes

Don’t overbake; pull bars when toothpick has moist crumbs. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Cool completely before adding drizzle. For cleaner slices, refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting. Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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