Description

These bliss bars are lighter than the popular Starbucks bars but just as delicious. Enjoy them for breakfast, a snack or as a dessert.

Ingredients

• Blondies:
• 1/2 c. salted butter
• 1 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 t. vanilla extract
• 1 t. freshly grated orange zest
• 2 1/8 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/8 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 4 oz. white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped or 1/2 – 2/3 c. white chocolate chips
• Frosting and Topping:
• 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/4 t. vanilla extract
• 2 t. freshly grated orange zest
• 4 oz. white baking chocolate, melted
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13 inch pan with cooking spray.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar until combined. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract and orange zest.
3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until combined; fold in the cranberries and white chocolate. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.