Tsr Version of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the magic of your favorite Starbucks treat at home with Todd Wilbur's copycat recipe for Cranberry Bliss Bars! These decadent, bakery-style bars feature a buttery blondie base studded with sweet white chocolate chips and tangy dried cranberries, perfectly spiced with a hint of ginger. The luscious cream cheese frosting, kissed with lemon and orange zest, adds a bright, citrusy tang, while a delicate orange drizzle and festive cranberry topping complete this showstopping dessert. Ideal for holiday gatherings or an indulgent everyday treat, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour and yields 16 bars bursting with flavor. Perfectly portable and utterly irresistible, these Cranberry Bliss Bars are destined to be your new favorite copycat recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup White chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (chopped)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 6 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 0.67 cup Dried cranberries (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons Orange juice (for drizzle)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for drizzle)
- 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Melt the butter and mix it with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ground ginger, and salt.
Stir in the baking powder and flour until fully combined.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped dried cranberries.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the base cools, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Once the base has completely cooled, evenly spread the frosting over it using a spatula.
Chop the dried cranberries for topping and sprinkle them evenly over the frosting.
To prepare the drizzle, combine powdered sugar with orange juice and vanilla extract until smooth and runny. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more orange juice if needed.
Use a spoon to drizzle the orange glaze in a crisscross pattern over the frosted bars.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting and glaze to set.
Slice into 16 triangles or squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.6 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 149.3 g | 747% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 902 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 2059 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 911.8 g | 332% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 775.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1435 mg | 31% | |
*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.
