Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface; bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars and garnish with chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Customize with different mix-ins if desired.
