Description
Deliciously soft and creamy bars topped with a sweet white chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar blend, mixing gently.
- Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar with melted white chocolate chips.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg