Cranberry Bliss Bars ~ Starbucks Copycat

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Enjoy a sweet treat with these Cranberry Bliss Bars that taste just like the ones from Starbucks! They're super easy to make and are topped with cream cheese frosting and white chocolate.

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Cranberry Bliss Bars ~ Starbucks Copycat

If you love the Starbucks cranberry bliss bars, you'll love this copycat version.

It's the perfect treat, especially during the fall and winter.

It's not only great when you're craving a cranberry bliss bar, but don't want to drive or spend the money to get one. It's also great for bringing to holiday gatherings or as an after dinner dessert.

Ingredients for Cranberry Bliss Bars ~ Starbucks Copycat

Ingredients: egg, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, vanilla extract, baking powder, and butter.

Butter: Use unsalted butter for more control over the salt content in your bars.

Light brown sugar: Helps to provide a rich, caramel-like flavor and adds moisture to the bars.

Egg: Use a large egg at room temperature for the best results in mixing.

Pure vanilla extract: Make sure it’s pure vanilla extract for the best taste.

All-purpose flour: We use all-purpose flour in our recipe.

Baking powder: Make sure it's fresh.

Salt

Dried cranberries: Look for good quality dried cranberries without added sugars if possible.

White chocolate chips: Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Cream cheese: Make sure it's softened so it blends smoothly.

Powdered sugar: Used to make the smooth and sweet frosting.

Butter (for frosting): Make sure to pull it out of the fridge about a half an hour before making to allow it to come to room temperature.

White chocolate chips (for topping): Use the same high-quality ones as in the bars to maintain consistent flavor.

Dried cranberries (for topping): Chop them roughly if you want.

How to Make Cranberry Bliss Bars ~ Starbucks Copycat

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x11 pan with foil and grease the foil to prepare it for baking.

Greased pan with foil.

In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the brown sugar mixture, stirring until it is well combined.

A bowl of butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Dry mixture added into the brown sugar mixture in a bowl.

Then, fold in the ½ cup of dried cranberries and ½ cup of white chocolate chips.

Once your mixture is ready, spread it evenly in the prepared pan.

Dried cranberries and white chocolate added to bowl.
Mixture added into the prepared pan.

Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the top of the bars is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

To make the frosting, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

Then, add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth.

Cream cheese and butter in a bowl.
Powdered sugar and vanilla added into the cream cheese mixture.

Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, then sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Finally, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cranberries.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Cranberry Bliss Bars

Here's some tips for making these Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars:

Chop Cranberries: For a more even spread of cranberry flavor, give your dried cranberries a rough chop before adding them to the batter.

Neat Slicing: For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean with a towel before each cut.

Small Batch Option: If you don’t need a full pan, halves the recipe and use a smaller pan like 8x8 to save ingredients and baking time.

How to Store Leftovers

Close up image of Cranberry Bliss bars on a white plate.

Make sure to let any leftovers cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. They can be stored for up to a week.

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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: copycat, Cranberry Bliss Bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Jenny Blinkhorn
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delicious Starbucks copycat recipe. Chewy bars with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays!
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Ingredients

BARS:

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

TOPPING:

  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 8x11 pan with foil and grease the foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine the flour mixture into the brown sugar mixture. Mix these ingredients together until well combined.
  • Add in the 1⁄2 cup of dried cranberries and the 1⁄2 cup of white chocolate chips.
  • Place the mixture into the prepared pan and spread an even layer.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes. The top of the bars should be lightly brown. A toothpick in the center of the bars should come out clean. Allow bars to completely cool on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting on the bars, then sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cranberries.

Notes

Make sure to let the bars cool completely before adding the cream cheese frosting to avoid melting.
Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and ensure the frosting stays firm.
The nutritional content will vary based on the specific ingredients used. For a detailed breakdown, consider using a recipe nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg

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