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Triangle-cut keto cranberry bliss bars with creamy frosting, dried cranberries, and glossy white chocolate drizzle

Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars

Emily Carter
These keto cranberry bliss bars layer a spiced almond and coconut flour blondie with tangy cream cheese frosting, tart cranberries, and a sugar-free white chocolate drizzle in 35 minutes of prep and bake time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar free white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup sugar-free dried cranberries
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup keto honey
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar free white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 350°F and fit parchment into a 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan. Leave parchment extending above the sides so the finished slab is easier to lift.
  • Use a mixer to combine the softened butter with the brown sugar substitute, incorporate the eggs and first portions of orange and vanilla extracts, then mix in the separately combined flours, ginger, baking powder, and salt. The butter should blend without hard lumps, and the dry mixture should have no visible streaks once incorporated.
  • Fold the first portions of white chocolate chips and cranberries through the batter, distribute it evenly in the prepared pan, and bake for 20 minutes before leaving it to cool completely. Look for a set center and lightly golden edges, with no warmth remaining before frosting.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese with the keto honey and remaining orange and vanilla extracts, then cover the cooled blondie with an even layer. The frosting should look smooth and spread without dragging up the crumb.
  • Microwave the reserved white chocolate chips in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst, optionally adding 1 teaspoon coconut oil for a more fluid drizzle. Stop heating once stirring produces glossy chocolate that flows from the spoon.
  • Scatter the reserved cranberries across the frosting, add extra white chocolate chips if desired, and trail the melted chocolate over the surface. A thin drizzle leaves the cranberry topping visible and gives each slice a little chocolate finish.
  • Divide the slab into 12 square portions, then slice each portion diagonally to make 24 triangles. Wipe the blade between cuts to keep frosting from smearing onto the next slice.

Notes

Ingredient tip: Use fine blanched almond flour rather than coarse almond meal for a smooth crumb, and keep the exact almond-to-coconut flour blend intact so the blondie does not turn dry and crumbly.
Frosting tip: Let the blondie cool until no warmth remains, then drop small dollops of smoothly blended frosting across the top and connect them gently with an offset spatula to avoid lifting crumbs.
Melting tip: Heat the sugar-free white chocolate chips in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring well between intervals and stopping while a few softened chips remain so stirring finishes the melt without overheating.
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator within 2 hours of preparation, arranging slices in a single layer when possible to protect the topping.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Keyword almond flour blondies, keto cranberry bliss bars, low carb holiday dessert bars