Cranberry Bliss Bars Indulgence (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender bars with tart cranberries, white chocolate chips, and creamy frosting, perfect for sharing or cozy snacking.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 250 g all-purpose flour
02 - 5 g baking powder
03 - 2 g salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 113 g unsalted butter, melted
05 - 150 g brown sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 5 ml vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

08 - 120 g white chocolate chips, high-quality
09 - 80 g sweetened dried cranberries

→ Frosting

10 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
11 - 100 g powdered sugar
12 - 5 ml vanilla extract
13 - 30 g white chocolate chips for drizzle

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Transfer batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking until light and fluffy.
07 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle delicately over the surface using a piping bag or spoon.
08 - Allow drizzle to set for several minutes at room temperature. Cut into 12 squares, then slice each square diagonally to yield 24 triangular pieces.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and frosting texture.
02 - Avoid overbaking to retain moistness; bars will firm up as they cool.
03 - Toast dried cranberries lightly in a dry pan to intensify their flavor before folding into the batter.
04 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day or refrigerate for up to five days.

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