These Cranberry Bliss Bars are a Starbucks Copycat Recipe! They’re quick and easy to make and taste just like Starbucks!
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Today I’m sharing a copycat recipe for Starbuck’s Cranberry Bliss Bars. They taste just like the ones you get from Starbucks PLUS they’re super quick and easy to make!
I just love treating myself to a Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar, but they’re a little pricey. For the price of 3 bars from Starbucks, I can make an entire batch of bars for myself and of course for sharing! My family just loves these and they’re great for a winter lunchbox treat, winter bake sales, and of course for parties!
Cook’s Note – Cranberry Bliss Bars:
- Depending on how you slice the bars, they will serve 24-36 making them perfect for any holiday get together you have coming up!
- These bars will keep, chilled, and in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
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Cranberry Bliss Bars – a Starbucks Copy Cat Recipe!
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIE LAYER:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
FOR THE FROSTING AND TOPPING:
- 1 8 ounce brick of cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
Instructions
For the Blondie Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a foil overhang on either side for handles. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the butter and sugar and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then, use an electric mixer to beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix together until combined and no flour streaks appear.
- Stir in the cranberries and chopped chocolate (the batter will be thick).
- Spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not over-bake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
FOR THE FROSTING AND TOPPING:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, orange zest, and powdered sugar until well-blended. Gradually add half of the melted white chocolate; beat until blended.
- Frost brownies. Sprinkle with cranberries. Drizzle with remaining melted white chocolate.
- Use the foil handles to release the bars from the pan. Cut bars into your desired shape; squares or triangles. Store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
This Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar recipe first appeared on FFF on December 7, 2014, I have since updated the photos. Here are some of the original photos below.
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Lolly Jane
These look so yummy! Would be great paired with hot cocoa!
Tanya Runkle
These look amazing Jillian!! Pinning to make soon 🙂
xo, Tanya
Jillian
Awesome! Thanks, Tanya!
Mrs Major Hoff
These look so yummy! And just like the real deal (only if I made these myself I could afford more coffee, LOL!)
Domestically Speaking
I love cranberries in treats! This looks so good!
Caroline
They look great, and so like the ones at Starbucks, but I’m sure better for being made at home.
Tracy
Love love love a good copycat you can make at home! The cranberry in this is sooo festive and love the tart touch.
Valentina
I’ve never had the Starbucks version and I’m in on these. They look SO delicious and your ingredient shots are so pretty!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
These are really pretty and packed full of delicious ingredients. Can’t wait to have a go!
Beth Sachs
These look amazing! I love cranberry and white chocolate together. Will definitely be giving these a try.
Dayna
YUM! These are my FAVES!