Save on Pinterest
Sign up for Our Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

When I place a pan of these bars in the teachers' lounge and come back after the last bell, the pan is always empty. I'd say that's a good thing. White chocolate chips and cranberries make them extra special. —Mirella Hackett, Chandler, Arizona
Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Next Recipe
Recommended
Contest Winning Peanut Chicken Stir Fry Exps Ft20 49618 F 0107 1 8 13 Craveable Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry Recipes
Next Recipe
  • Total Time
    Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Makes
    4 dozen
Read Next
The Best Cookie Dough You Can Buy, According to Fanatics
The Best Cookie Dough You Can Buy, According to Fanatics
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Apple Cake with Buttermilk Sauce
Apple Cake with Buttermilk Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white baking chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, sour cream and extracts. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in baking chips, cranberries and walnuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar; spread over top. Sprinkle with cranberries. Cut into bars or triangles. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 166 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Recommended Video

ⓘ

More from Taste of Home

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Apple Cake with Buttermilk Sauce
Apple Cake with Buttermilk Sauce
Grandma’s Apple Cake
Grandma’s Apple Cake
Maple and Cream Apple Pie
Maple and Cream Apple Pie
Margarita Cupcakes
Margarita Cupcakes
Pear, Ricotta and Rosemary Corn Muffins
Pear, Ricotta and Rosemary Corn Muffins
Coconut Nutella Brownies
Coconut Nutella Brownies
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins
Pecan Coffee Cake Muffins
Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables
Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables
Sheet-Pan Pork Supper
Sheet-Pan Pork Supper
Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner
Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner
Chicken Marsala en Croute
Chicken Marsala en Croute
Brown Sugar Bacon BLT Sandwiches
Brown Sugar Bacon BLT Sandwiches
Hot Italian Party Sandwiches
Hot Italian Party Sandwiches
Roasted Tuscan Chicken Dinner
Roasted Tuscan Chicken Dinner
Air-Fryer Bacon Egg Cups
Air-Fryer Bacon Egg Cups
Air-Fryer Mocha Pudding Cakes
Air-Fryer Mocha Pudding Cakes
Sweet Potato Souffle with Pecans
Sweet Potato Souffle with Pecans
Savory Stuffed Peppers
Savory Stuffed Peppers