Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Combine cooled browned butter, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a large bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then add dried cranberries and white chocolate, folding until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool the bars completely on a wire rack for 30-40 minutes to prevent frosting from melting.
- Beat together cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and remaining orange zest until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars, top with chopped cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Refrigerate the frosted bars for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
Notes
These bars are perfect for sharing at holiday parties or enjoyed with coffee. Customize with different fruits or nuts as desired.
