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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Delicious and festive Cranberry Bliss Bars, a sweet and tart treat perfect for the holiday season, inspired by the popular Starbucks dessert.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7.5oz, 213g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (3g)
  • ½ teaspoon table salt (3g)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (6oz, 170g)
  • 1½ cups packed light brown sugar (10.5 oz, 298g)
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (3g)
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries (loosely packed 3.5oz, 100g)
  • 1⅓ cups white chocolate (chopped or white chocolate chips, 8oz, 227g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, 227g)
  • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted, 6oz, 170g)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped (loosely packed 2.3oz, 65g)
  • ⅔ cup white chocolate (melted, 4oz, 113g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, melt the butter and mix with brown sugar until combined.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest to the butter mixture, then mix well.
  5. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, then fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool completely before adding the frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing well.
  10. Stir in the vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled blondie bars.
  12. Sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top and drizzle with melted white chocolate.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Cranberry Bliss Bars, Starbucks Copycat, Holiday Dessert, Sweet Treat