Cranberry Bliss Bars Almost Like Starbucks

Indulge in the holiday-inspired decadence of these Cranberry Bliss Bars, a spot-on recreation of the Starbucks favorite! Perfectly chewy and bursting with festive flavors, these bars combine buttery blondie bases studded with sweet-tart dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with fresh orange zest, a sprinkle of cranberries, and a drizzle of melted white chocolate, every bite is a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. With easy-to-follow steps and a quick 20-minute bake time, you can whip up these crowd-pleasers for any occasion, from cozy winter gatherings to gift-worthy treats. Save a trip to the coffee shop and make these irresistible bars right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup White chocolate chips
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh orange zest
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (for topping)
• 0.25 cup White chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth.

Step 3

Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until light and fluffy.

Step 10

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.

Step 11

Sprinkle the frosting with the reserved dried cranberries.

Step 12

Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of the frosted bars using a spoon or piping bag for decoration.

Step 13

Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the frosting.

Step 14

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into squares or triangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1601.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6283.5

Total Fat 236.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 847.1mg	0%
Sodium 2857.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1005.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 769.3g
Protein 66.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 901.3mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 1828.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 62.7%