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    Modified: Aug 4, 2022 · Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

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    If you have ever been to Starbucks, then you surely have noticed the Cranberry Bliss Bars. You can make your own with this Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe (Starbucks Copycat). It is just as tasty and surprisingly easy to make. Don't you just love homemade bars recipes?

    cranberry bliss bar triangles.

    If you still have a Starbucks craving, be sure to try this Starbucks Cheese Danish Recipe.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🥐Related Recipes
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    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Helps you save money since it is cheaper than going out.
    • They have the texture of a chewy brownie.
    • White chocolate and cranberry - need I say more?

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • butter - I always use salted butter in this recipe
    • brown sugar - adds flavor and helps the bars to stay chewy
    • orange extract - helps to enhance the flavor in the bars
    • white baking chocolate
    • dried cranberries - these add so much flavor to the bars
    • powdered sugar -for the icing that is drizzled on the bars
    ingredients for cranberry bliss bars

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: To make these yummy treats, you'll want to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Use an electric mixer to beat together melted butter and brown sugar on medium speed in a large bowl.

    melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl

    STEP 2: Add the eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of orange extract to the bowl with the butter mixture and beat with a mixer.

    eggs, melted butter, sugar in a bowl.

    STEP 3: To this mixture, you will be adding baking powder, salt, ground ginger, and flour. Beat these in until just blended, taking care not to overmix. Fold in white baking chocolate and craisins by hand.

    craisins, white chocolate and batter in a bowl

    STEP 4: Spread the batter into the bottom of the parchment-covered jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take care not to overbake.

    cranberry bliss bar batter.

    STEP 5: Allow the pan with the bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Make sure the bars have cooled before frosting.

    STEP 6: Now that the bars are baked, it's time to make the cream cheese frosting. To make the frosting for the bliss bars, melt ½ cup of the white chocolate. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer, and slowly add the melted white chocolate. Beat together with an electric mixer until smooth.

    making frosting

    STEP 7: Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well.

    melted white chocolate.

    STEP 8: Frost the bars and sprinkle them with chopped craisins. Melt the remainder of the white chocolate (½ cup) and drizzle over the bars.

    cranberry bliss bars drizzled with white chocolate.

    STEP 9: Cut the bars into triangles.

    triangles of cranberry bliss bars.

    That's it! You have created your own Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe. For more yummy snacks, try these Granola Bars Recipes!

    cranberry bliss bars starbucks copycat.

    Your family will love these, and best of all you didn't have to leave the house to enjoy them!

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Parchment paper will make for easy cleanup and keep the bars from sticking.

    Tip 2: Make sure the bars have cooled completely before frosting.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store the copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars?

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

    Can I use white chocolate chips in place of the white chocolate bar?

    Yes, you can substitute 1 cup of white chocolate chips.


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    📖 Recipe

    Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

    Vicky
    Have you ever had the Cranberry Bliss Bars at Starbucks? They are so yummy with chunks of white chocolate, frosting and craisins. You can make this Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe (Starbucks Copycat) at home.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course bars
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 326 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    Bars

    • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, melted
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon orange extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 cup white chocolate chopped into chunks
    • ½ cup Craisins chopped

    Frosting and Drizzle

    • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon orange extract
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup Craisins roughly chopped
    • 1 cup white chocolate chunks melted and divided for the frosting and drizzle

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
    • Use an electric mixer to beat together melted butter and brown sugar on medium speed.
    • Add in the eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of orange extract to the bowl and beat with mixer.
    • To this mixture, you will be adding baking powder, salt, ground ginger and flour. Beat these in until just blended, taking care not to overmix. Fold in 1 cup of chopped white baking chocolate and craisins by hand.
    • Spread the batter into the bottom of the parchment covered pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take care not to overbake.
    • Allow the pan with the bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Make sure the bars have cooled before frosting.
    • To make the frosting, melt ½ cup of the white chocolate. Beat cream cheese and  powdered sugar together with an electric mixer, and slowly add the melted white chocolate. Beat  together with an electric mixer until smooth.
    • Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well.
    • Frost the bars and sprinkle them with chopped craisins. Melt the remainder of the white chocolate (½ cup) and drizzle over the bars.
    • Allow the drizzle to harden before cutting the bars into triangles.

    Notes

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Emily Liao says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Wow, the bliss bars were amazing! Loved the pops of cranberries withe every bite.

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Boy those look good! I'll have two please!

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Seriously addicting! I dare say these are even better than Starbucks! Thanks for the awesome recipe. YUM!

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect companion for my morning coffee and I love not even having to leave the house for it! So much easier on my budget too. Loved it!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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