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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.
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In a medium sized bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and ginger by whisking and set aside.
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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.
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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.
