Gluten-Free Vegan Cranberry Bliss Bars

Love these Gluten-Free Vegan Cranberry Bliss Bars They are a great treat for the holidays or any time you want a sweet and sour dessert. They are soft, chewy, and full of cranberry and white chocolate flavors. They are made with healthy ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup vegan white chocolate chips or chunks
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper

In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegan butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy

Add the applesauce and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Fold in the chopped cranberries, white chocolate chips, and chopped nuts

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares