Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat: How It’s Done

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
• Using a spatula, gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
• Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest together until smooth and creamy.
• Once the bars have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow frosting to set before slicing.