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<\/p>\nI may or may not have stayed in my cozies all day today making and eating these delicious Cranberry Bliss Bars! These things are so incredibly yummy and not hard to make at all! I find it easiest to measure out all of the ingredients first, and then it all goes so quickly after that.<\/p>\n
Wrap these up in a cute little box and you’ve got yourself the cutest, and yummiest, little gift for your neighbor, co-worker, friend, etc. that will be sure to please!<\/p>\n
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For the\u00a0Bars<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)<\/p>\n 1 large egg<\/p>\n 1 cup light brown sugar<\/p>\n 1 1\/2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/p>\n 1 cup all-purpose flour<\/p>\n \u00a01\/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste<\/p>\n 1 cup white chocolate chips<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup dried cranberries, loosely packed<\/p>\n 1 teaspoon orange zest<\/p>\n For the\u00a0Frosting and Topping<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and divided<\/p>\n 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (whipped or light may be used)<\/p>\n 3\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n 2 cups+ powdered sugar (depending how sweet\/thick you like your frosting.<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup dried cranberries, loosely packed<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the bars<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1. \u00a0Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.<\/p>\n 2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 45 seconds. To the melted butter (allow it to cool slightly so you don\u2019t scramble the egg), add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and stir to combine.<\/p>\n 3. Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, making sure not to over-mix or the bars will be tough. Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips, 1\/2 cup cranberries, and the orange zest, and stir to combine.<\/p>\n 4. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula or offset knife if necessary.<\/p>\n 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and golden or until edges begin to slightly pull away from sides of pan. Let the bars cool completely. This is important. Just do it. While they cool, make the frosting.<\/p>\nDirections:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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