Cranberry Orange Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BARS:; 2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok); 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt, I Used Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 cup Butter At Room Temperature (2 Sticks); 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Orange Extract (or Vanilla Extract); 3 Large Eggs; 3/4 cups White Chocolate Chips; 3/4 cups Craisin (dried Cranberries); FOR THE FROSTING:; 6 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature; 4 Tablespoons Butter, At Room Temperature; 1/2 teaspoons Teaspoon Orange Extract (or Double The Amount And Substitute Vanilla Extract); 5 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Milk, Only If Needed; FOR THE GARNISH:; 2 Tablespoons Grated Orange Rind (for 2 Tablespoons You'll Need 1-2 Oranges); 1/3 cups Craisins, Coarsely Chopped; 1/3 cups White Chocolate Chips; 1/2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil

Servings: persons

FOR THE BARS:
2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok)
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt, I Used Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 cup Butter At Room Temperature (2 Sticks)
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Orange Extract (or Vanilla Extract)
3 Large Eggs
3/4 cups White Chocolate Chips
3/4 cups Craisin (dried Cranberries)
FOR THE FROSTING:
6 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
4 Tablespoons Butter, At Room Temperature
1/2 teaspoons Teaspoon Orange Extract (or Double The Amount And Substitute Vanilla Extract)
5 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Milk, Only If Needed
FOR THE GARNISH:
2 Tablespoons Grated Orange Rind (for 2 Tablespoons You'll Need 1-2 Oranges)
1/3 cups Craisins, Coarsely Chopped
1/3 cups White Chocolate Chips
1/2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil

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For the bars:
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Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F (175u00b0C). Prepare a 10x15 pan by lining it with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
3
In a medium sized bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and ginger by whisking and set aside.
4
In a large bowl mix butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Add orange or vanilla extract and then add eggs one at a time. Add the sifted dry mixture, mixing until just combined, but do not over-mix. Fold or lightly mix in the cranberries and white chocolate chips just until incorporated.
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Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350u00b0F (175u00b0C) for 20-24 minutes or until light brown at the edges. You can also test to see if done with a toothpick or skewer. When it comes out clean after inserted into the middle, it is done. Don't over-bake or they will be dry.
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Remove from oven and let it cool completely. Do not attempt to frost them until the bars are 100% cooled or the frosting will melt.
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For the frosting:
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In a large bowl whip the cream cheese and butter until they are fluffy. Add the orange extract and powdered sugar and continue to whip until frosting is spreadable (add in 1 tablespoon of milk, if needed). Spread evenly over completely cooled bars.
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Garnish: Sprinkle orange zest, then Craisins over frosted bars.
10
Combine white chocolate chips and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the white chocolate chips, stirring every 15 seconds until just melted. This will take about a minute total. Use a fork, whisk, or bottle to drizzle the white chocolate diagonally across the bars.
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Allow at least an hour for the drizzled white chocolate and frosting to set up before cutting.
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Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Recipe adapted from Food.com.

2120

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BARS:, 2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok), 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, I Used Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cranberry Orange Bars

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