Ingredients
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2,8
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1/2,1/2
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1/4,2
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1/8,1/3
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2/3,1/2
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2/3
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1/4
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2
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1/4
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2
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2/3
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1/3
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-
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Directions
A blondie cookie bar with chunks of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, topped with sweet cream cheese icing, tart dried cranberries and white chocolate drizzle perfect for the holidays!,I got a request this year to lighten Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars this make-over turned out excellent! I was able to cut the fat and calories by more than HALF, yet they still taste indulgent. The original bar is 340 calories with 19 grams of fat; this lighter version is just 149 calories with 5 grams of fat.,Last year I attempted to make these light but didnt have much success. I had used whole wheat flour and I believe that was my demise it gave the bars an unpleasant texture and scent that I really didnt enjoy.
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Steps
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In a Large Bowl, Combine the Flour, Baking Soda, Salt and Cinnamon and Stir to Blend |
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in Another Bowl, Whisk the Sugars With the Butter, Egg Whites, Applesauce and Vanilla Until Light and Fluffy. |
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Whisk the Dry Ingredients Into the Wet Ingredients in Two Additions Until the Batter Is Very Well Blended. If the Batter Looks Morecrumbly Than Smooth, Add Just a Drop of Water at a Time (only Ifneeded) Until It Smooths Out. |
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Fold in White Chocolate Chips and 1/3 Cup Cranberries. Spread Batter Onto the Baking Pan Using the Back of a Measuring Cup to Smooth Evenly. |
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5
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Bake 10 - 14 Minutes, Until the Edges Are Light Brown and a Toothpick Inserted Comes Out Clean. Don't Over-Bake or Your Bars Will Be Dry. Let It Cool Completely on Wire Rack. |
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6
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Meanwhile, Prepare the Frosting; in a Large Bowl, Use an Electric Mixer to Beat the Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar and Vanilla Until Well-Blended. Frost Bars and Sprinkle With Remaining Cranberries. Drizzle With the Melted White Chocolate. |
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7
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*to Melt the Chocolate, Place in a Microwave Safe Cup and Heat 15 Seconds; Stir. Another 15 Seconds; Stir Until the Chocolate Is Melted. |
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8
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When the Chocolate Sets, Cut Into 15 Large Squares (5 Cuts by 3 Cuts With the Knife). Then Cut Each Square in Half Diagonally to Create Triangles. Store in the Refrigerator Until Ready to Serve. |
