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Cranberry Bliss Bars- Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Savor the festive flavors of the season with our Cranberry Bliss Bars, a delightful replica of the Starbucks classic. These bars embody the essence of the holidays, boasting layers of tangy cranberries, creamy frosting, and a perfect blend of spices. With each decadent bite, you’ll be transported to a winter wonderland of sweet indulgence.

The base of these bars is a harmonious mix of flavors and textures – a buttery blondie loaded with white chocolate and dried cranberries. As you sink your teeth into these delectable bars, you’ll experience a symphony of sweet and tart flavors dancing across your taste buds.

But what truly elevates these bars to blissful heights is the luscious frosting. Cream cheese frosting generously infused with orange zest adds a delightful tang that perfectly complements the sweetness of the blondie base. It’s the crowning glory that ties together every layer of this irresistible treat.

Visually, these bars are a feast for the eyes, reminiscent of a winter wonderland dessert. The vibrant cranberries peek through the creamy frosting, while the drizzle of white chocolate adorns each bar like a snow-kissed masterpiece.

Cranberry Bliss Bars- Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Savor the festive flavors of the season with our Cranberry Bliss Bars, a delightful replica of the Starbucks classic. These bars embody the essence of the holidays, boasting layers of tangy cranberries, creamy frosting, and a perfect blend of spices. With each decadent bite, you'll be transported to a winter wonderland of sweet indulgence.
3.34 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Bars

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Frosting and Toppings

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium speed.
  • Add in each egg one at a time until well combined.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined. Leave some streaks of flour.
  • Mix in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the parchment lined baking dish, pushing down into one even layer.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack while you make the frosting.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and creamy.
  • Add in the powdered sugar little by little until combined.
  • Add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  • Spread this frosting evenly over your cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle on the orange zest and dried cranberries.
  • Melt the while chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 30 second increments, stirring each 30 seconds.
  • Drizzle the white chocolate over the bars (I like to use a ziplock baggie for this and cut the corner)
  • Cut the bars into rectangles, and then diagonal to achieve that classic Starbucks cranberry bliss bar shape.
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11 responses to “Cranberry Bliss Bars- Starbucks Copycat Recipe”

  1. Tasted delicious but the recipe was confusing when it said combine all the dry ingredients. I immediately mixed in the brown sugar and cranberries and white chocolate chips as those seemed like dry ingredients to me. When I read further in the recipe it was confusing as the next step was mix the butter with the brown sugar. I had already mixed in the brown sugar with everything else. I wound up just combining it all and it turned out fine but I think the recipe should’ve been clearer.

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