Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks Copycat
Recreate the holiday magic of your favorite coffeehouse treat with this Starbucks-inspired Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat recipe! These indulgent dessert bars feature a rich, buttery blondie base studded with tart dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a hint of vibrant orange zest. Finished with more cranberries and a delicate white chocolate drizzle, these bars are a harmonious blend of sweetness and tangy flavors. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a make-ahead treat, this homemade version tastes just like the original and is surprisingly easy to prepare. Ready in under an hour, this recipe yields 16 decadent servings that will delight any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Dried cranberries
- 120 grams White chocolate chips
- 180 grams Cream cheese
- 200 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 50 grams Additional dried cranberries (for topping)
- 50 grams Additional white chocolate (for drizzle)
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (for melting white chocolate drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
While the bars cool, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Stir in the orange zest for a hint of citrus flavor.
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled blondie base.
Sprinkle additional dried cranberries over the frosting.
Melt the additional white chocolate with the vegetable oil in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the frosted bars.
Place the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the frosting and chocolate drizzle.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice them into triangles or squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 279.6 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.8 g | 804% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 962 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 2635 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 901.3 g | 328% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 669.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 826 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1719 mg | 37% | |
*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.
