Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bar
Indulge in the festive flavors of the Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars—a homemade version of the beloved coffeehouse treat that's perfect for the holiday season or year-round enjoyment! These chewy, blondie-style bars are packed with tart dried cranberries, creamy white chocolate chips, and a touch of warming ginger for a subtle spice. Topped with a luxurious cream cheese frosting infused with zesty orange and garnished with more cranberries and a drizzle of melted white chocolate, every bite is a balance of sweet and tangy bliss. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a dessert platter, gift-giving, or satisfying your Starbucks cravings right at home. Whether cut into classic triangles or simple squares, these bars are guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup White chocolate (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until creamy. Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
Sprinkle with the additional dried cranberries and drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top.
Allow the frosting and drizzle to set for about 30 minutes, then slice into bars or triangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.6 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.9 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 1936 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 920.8 g | 335% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 704.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.7 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1715 mg | 36% | |
*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.
