# Components:
→ Bar Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
→ Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
12 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
15 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
→ Topping
16 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
17 - 1/3 cup white chocolate, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chopped dried cranberries and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
07 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
08 - Allow bars to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - While the bars cool, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in orange zest and orange juice until creamy and spreadable.
10 - Once completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the bars. Sprinkle with additional chopped dried cranberries. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top using a spoon or piping bag.
11 - Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
