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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth.
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
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.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
Sprinkle the frosting with the reserved dried cranberries.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of the frosted bars using a spoon or piping bag for decoration.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the frosting.
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
Calories |
6284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.0 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.2 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 847 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1005.8 g | 366% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 769.3 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
