Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
These cranberry bliss bars are soft, chewy and layered with sweet frosting and white chocolate. They’re a homemade version of the popular coffee shop treat. Perfect for the holidays, these bars are rich, flavorful and easy to make.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Baking Dish 8-Inch Square
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
Ingredients
For the Bars
- ½ Cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 Cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup all purpose flour
- ½ Cup dried cranberries
- ½ Teaspoon orange zest
For the Topping
- 1 Cup plus ⅛ Cup white chocolate chips
- 4 Ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¾ Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Cups icing sugar
- ¼ Cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Prepare the Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square 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 and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Add the flour and stir until just combined.
- Fold in ½ cup cranberries and orange zest and stir to combine.
Bake the Bars
- Scoop the batter into the pan, smoothing if necessary.
- Bake for 18 to 21 minutes. Allow bars to cool before frosting them.
Prepare the Topping
- Melt 1 cup of 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 two-thirds of the melted white chocolate, 2 cups of icing sugar and the vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add additional icing sugar if necessary.
Decorate the Bars
- 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
Cool the base completely: Frosting warm bars will cause it to melt.
Use room temperature cream cheese: This makes the frosting smoother.
Cut with a sharp knife: For clean slices, wipe between cuts.
Add more zest: If you love citrus, bump up the orange zest for stronger flavor.
Use room temperature cream cheese: This makes the frosting smoother.
Cut with a sharp knife: For clean slices, wipe between cuts.
Add more zest: If you love citrus, bump up the orange zest for stronger flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
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