CRANBERRY BLISS BARS (EASY VERSION)

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This is a simple version of Recipe #203229, #203229, which is my signature recipe. This easier version makes a 9x13 pan (the original recipe is for a 10x15 pan) and uses a simpler list of ingredients. The result is a chewy iced "blondie" dotted with orange-flavored Craisins and white chocolate.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, melted, then cooled a bit
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup orange-flavored craisins
1 (12 ounce) can ready-made cream cheese frosting
1/4 cup orange-flavored craisins
1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 pan by lining it with parchment paper for easy removal (or spray with non-stick spray).
  • Melt butter; cool slightly. In a mixer bowl, blend butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add all other ingredients except chips and Craisins. Once the mixture is just about blended, add 1/2 cup chips and 1/2 cup Craisins.
  • Spread the thick batter into a 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean. Do not overbake.
  • Allow to cool thoroughly.
  • When cool, frost with ready-made Cream Cheese frosting. Chop remaining 1/4 cup Craisins into small bits and scatter the bits over the top of the frosting.
  • Melt remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave (hint: add 1/2 t. canola oil to create a thin drizzle); use a fork to drizzle the melted chocolate on top. Cut into 18 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 174.8, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 34.4, Protein 2.5

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