Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day ~ seems like the perfect time to share the recipe for Blissful Bars. 

My son~in~law loves these so much,

Kaysie says he actually hides them in the garage when I send a plate home for him!

Maybe I will re-name them...

Todd's Blissful Bars

1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar

1 cup butter (softened)

2 extra large eggs

3 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups white chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups craisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Butter 11 x 15 glass baking dish.

Cream sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.

Beat in flour, baking powder & salt.

Stir in chips, craisins & nuts.

Spread evenly in prepared pan.  Bake until golden brown, 20 ~ 22 minutes.

(if you use a 9 x 13 it takes about 30 minutes)

Be careful not to overbake, you want them to be moist and chewy.

When they have cooled, frost them with

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup butter (softened)

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

Cream ingredients together until smooth.  If it's too stiff,

add a few drops of milk to make it spreadable.

Sprinkle some chopped nuts on top, cut into squares & enjoy!

...Just don't let Todd know you made them:)

Have a very, vonderful Valentine's Day~

Lynda