Soft And Chewy Cranberry Bliss Bars

We’re excited to partner with Reynolds Wrap® Foil for this sponsored recipe These Cranberry Bliss Bars are a little slice of heaven! White chocolate chips hidden in a blondie cookie bar with dried cranberries then the perfect cream cheese frosting overtop and finished off with sprinkled droplets of cranberries and a white chocolate drizzle for the best garnish is just the beginning! Wait until you try these bars! Cranberry is all the rave this holiday season and this Cranberry Apple Crisp, Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff and Cranberry Orange Punch are the perfect addition to for any table!

With the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, these bars are baked to perfection and the cleanup is a breeze! Simply add a layer of foil around the base of your baking dish and start layering the cranberry bars. Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil works like a charm and keeps the baking evenly throughout each bar without overcooking. Once baked and cooled, slice right on the foil. It is easy to remove from the pan lifting the sides of the foil. This makes these cranberry bliss bars simple and delicious!

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil: This is a MUST! I love how simple it is to use and clean up is a breeze. Butter: Melt your butter ahead of time. Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar is best and will give you a subtle Eggs: Large are usually the most common and help build up the crust. Vanilla: Always a great way to add in extra flavor. Flour: All purpose flour is best for this recipe but read through variations to see what you can substitute it with. Baking Powder: Great to have to help rise the bars and create thickness. Salt: Just a pinch! Cranberries: Dried cranberries are perfect to add into the bars as well as on top! White Chocolate Chips: It is best to spend a little more and get a more delicious cranberry bar.

Preparing Easy Cranberry Bars

Each step of the baking is simple and all you need is a little time to perfect these bars. Watch them disappear right before your eyes this holiday season!

Lining Your Pan with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil

Using Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil has been so helpful and makes cleanup easy with all your favorite meals. I use Reynolds Wrap® all year long. It is my go-to when baking, cooking or grilling!

Measure: It is so simple to pull out the Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil from its box. The roll stays in place and holds well while trying to measure your pan. Pull out as long as the pan is and add a bit more to make sure the sides of the pan are covered. Cut: The Reynolds Wrap® box has the perforated jagged edges that are crisp and give the foil nice clean cut. Hold down on the box itself and pull at the same time making a nice straight line. Cover the Pan: It is best to cover the entire inside of the baking pan to make sure that there is even baking and again, easy cleanup at the end. Gently press in the sides and around the baking dish. The foil will cling to the edges and the sides smoothly.

Making Perfect Cranberry Bliss Bars with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil

The batter for these bliss bars are so ooey, gooey and chewy! You will love the deliciousness they bring around the holidays. The batter is shallow in the baking pan and with the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil it evenly bakes to perfection! Make sure you remove the cookie bars from the oven quickly when it’s done and let cool. The bars will be soft and chewy! The color of the cookie bar may look like a pale, golden hue when they are done in the oven. The cookies will continue to bake on Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil. Once cooled you can begin to slice them and enjoy!

Tips for Making the Best Cranberry Bars

Cookie bars are so simple to make and come together quickly! Have some fun with these cranberry bars and add to the ingredients or switch things up as you make these each time. It is the perfect holiday dessert!

Flour: I used All Purpose flour and that seemed to be the best flour for raising and thickness in these cookie bars. Nuts: There are no nuts in the ingredients but add some in! A half cup will go a long way and will give that added sweet and savory crunchy texture everyone loves. I recommend walnuts or pecans but macadamia nuts will be a sweet addition too! Chips: Instead of white chocolate chips substitute with butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate, consider peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips for a fun variation! Drizzle: That drizzle over top with white chocolate is going to be the biggest hit! Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel syrup to the top of the bars or substitute it with a colorful white chocolate for the holidays. Add-In: If you like the flavor of oranges add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of grated orange zest in to the frosting!

Cream Cheese and Butter: Soften ahead of time by leaving these two ingredients out on the counter for about 30 minutes before creaming. It is best to have them soften but not too soft. Leaving them out at room temperature is my recommendation. Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and thickness to the frosting. Dried Cranberries: These are for garnish and are sprinkled on top of the frosting for look and extra taste! White Chocolate Chips: These white chocolate chips will be melted in the microwave slowly and stirring in-between each interval.

How to Make Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting

Only 3 steps to helping make these cranberry bliss bars come to life! With the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, the cream cheese frosting can easily be frosted on making every inch of these bars covered.

How to Slice Triangle Bars

Slicing these bliss bars is simple and can be done in so many ways. Pick your shape that you are wanting to make: square, triangle or long rectangles. These are all easy to master and with the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, slicing it comes easy!

Storing Dessert Bars

Usually these dessert bars don’t last long. If you happen to have leftovers, give them to a friend or make them ahead of time.

Storing: Leaving them out on the countertop in a cool, dry place will keep them soft and chewy. They will last about 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Refrigerate: It is best to store them in an airtight container without stacking them on top of each other. They will last longer in the refrigerator for about 5 days. Can I Freeze these Cranberry Bliss Bars? Yes! Still prepare them and even cut them as listed in the recipe card. Refrigerate the bars for a few hours, getting them chilled and cold. Wrap them in Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil to store in the freezer. They are best stored in the freezer for 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and they will be ready to enjoy by the morning!

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.