Coffee Shop Cranberry Bars

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YIELDS: 64

SERVING SIZE: 1 Triangle

CHILL TIME: 30 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Get ready for our Coffee Shop Cranberry Bars! They're a Test Kitchen copycat recipe based on the delicious cranberry bars at your local coffee shop. A white chocolate and cream cheese frosting, drizzled over delicious baked perfection! This dessert bar recipe is everything the holidays, and your morning coffee, have been waiting for.

What You'll Need

1 stick butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided
1 cup white chocolate chips, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons lemon juice

What to Do

To Make Cranberry Bar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 10- x 15- inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. Add ginger, flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Stir in 1 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly into baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool.

To Make Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over bars and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
In a microwavable bowl, melt remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for 30 to 60 seconds or until melted and smooth. Place chocolate in a small resealable plastic bag, cut off corner, and drizzle over the top of bars.