Cranberry Bars

Holiday baking doesn’t get easier or more delicious than these Cranberry Bars! With layers of white chocolate, tart cranberries, and a hint of walnut crunch, each bite is perfectly balanced. Plus, they’re quick to prepare and ideal for sharing—these bars are bound to become a new holiday favorite.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword christmas, cranberry, holiday

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 334kcal

Ingredients

Bars:

¾ cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Frosting:

16 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup dried cranberries finely chopped

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the sour cream, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined. Gently fold in the white baking chips, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until the frosting is creamy and well blended. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
Sprinkle the chopped dried cranberries on top for a festive touch. Cut into bars or triangles OR store refrigerated until ready to serve.

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