Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are a favourite seasonal treat! Copycat cranberry bliss bars are like a white chocolate cranberry blondie. This easy cranberry bar recipe is perfect for all your DIY holiday baking this holiday season.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 inch pan with cooking spray.
Melt the butter in the microwave for about 90 seconds. Let the butter cool for a minute and then add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla and stir to combine.
Add the flour and stir until just combined.
Fold in 1/2 cup cranberries and orange zest and stir to combine.
Scoop the batter into the pan, smoothing if necessary.
Bake for 18 to 21 minutes. Allow bars to cool before frosting them.
For the Topping
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for about 1 minute, reheating in 10 second intervals, or until it can be stirred smooth.
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, about 2/3rd of the melted white chocolate, 2 cups icing sugar, vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add additional icing sugar if necessary.
Frost the bars and then evenly sprinkle cranberries and un-melted white chocolate chips over the top of the frosted bars. Drizzle bars with remaining melted white chocolate, reheating in the microwave if necessary.
Notes
Recipe makes 8 to 12 depending on how large you cut them.