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Cranberry Bliss Bars {Starbucks Copycat Recipe} Recipe

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Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful homemade copycat of the famous Starbucks treat. These bars feature a buttery, spiced base loaded with white chocolate chips and Craisins, topped with a creamy orange-vanilla frosting, chopped dried cranberries, and a drizzle of melted white chocolate. Perfectly balanced with a hint of ginger and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these bars are ideal for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet and tangy dessert.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

Bars:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)

Frosting and Topping:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Craisins, roughly chopped
  • 2 squares white baking chocolate or almond bark, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch or 13×9-inch jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and brown sugar on medium speed using an electric mixer until well combined and smooth. Add in the eggs, 1 teaspoon orange extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is fully blended.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the ground ginger, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour into the wet mixture. Beat on low speed or stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
  4. Fold in Mix-ins: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the white chocolate chips and Craisins by hand until evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still chewy. Avoid overbaking to keep the bars soft.
  6. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. Cooling fully is important to prevent the frosting from melting.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and mix until well incorporated.
  8. Frost Bars: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
  9. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped Craisins over the frosted bars. Drizzle the melted white baking chocolate or almond bark on top by dipping a fork into the chocolate, then lightly shaking it over the bars to create decorative streaks.
  10. Set and Slice: You can slice the bars immediately or refrigerate for about an hour to allow the frosting to firm up. Cut the bars into triangles and serve.

Notes

  • The bars should not be overbaked; otherwise, they will become hard. Watch closely from 18 minutes onward.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper to make removing bars easier and to avoid sticking.
  • Chilling the bars after frosting helps the frosting set and makes cutting cleaner.
  • You can substitute almond bark with white chocolate if preferred, just melt carefully to avoid burning.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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