Dessertsdashfordinner5.0
Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
This copycat recipe for Starbucks' Cranberry Bliss Bars is surprisingly easy to make – and tastes even better than the original!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
- ●microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a 9X13” (23x33cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2
Pour the melted butter into a large bowl, along with the brown sugar and white sugar. Whisk well to combine.
butter (melted (2 sticks, salted))1 cup
3
Add the eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon orange extract; whisk until completely incorporated.
eggs2vanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extractorange extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon orange extract
4
In a separate bowl, add in the baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon (if using), and flour. Whisk to combine.
baking powder1 teaspoon
5
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold them in with a silicone spatula, just until combined and lump-free (be careful to not overmix the batter).
6
Add ¾ cup of white chocolate chips and ¾ cup of dried cranberries into the batter and fold them in until evenly distributed.
7
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it into an even layer.
8
Bake in the pre-heated oven for ⏱️ 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
9
Remove from the oven and cool for ⏱️ 1 hour, then transfer to the fridge to chill for ⏱️ 1-2 hours (or the in freezer for ⏱️ 20-40 minutes). See notes* for tips.
10
The Frosting:
11
Beat the cream cheese, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon orange extract with a handheld electric mixer (or stand mixer) on medium-low speed until smooth and creamy.
cream cheese ( brick-style (1 package), softened to room temperature)8 ouncesvanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extractorange extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon orange extract
12
Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time, mixing on low speed until it’s incorporated into the cream cheese. Continue to add the powdered sugar in several additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
cream cheese ( brick-style (1 package), softened to room temperature)8 ounces
13
Gently spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cooled cranberry and white chocolate bars, smoothing it out evenly.
cream cheese ( brick-style (1 package), softened to room temperature)8 ounces
14
Topping:
15
Chop the cranberries coarsely, and sprinkle them over the surface of the cream cheese frosting.
cream cheese ( brick-style (1 package), softened to room temperature)8 ounces
16
White chocolate drizzle. Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, along with the coconut oil (or shortening).
17
Heat in the microwave for ⏱️ 15 seconds, then swirl the bowl or stir it gently with a spoon. Heat in ⏱️ 10 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate begins to melt. Stir until the chocolate melts completely and easily drips from a spoon.
18
Use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate on top of the cranberry bliss bars, working in a zig-zag pattern.
19
If you have difficulty getting the chocolate to drizzle, heat it for another ⏱️ 5 seconds and stir well, then try again. Be very careful not to overheat the chocolate, as white chocolate can and will clump together if it is overheated.
20
Place the bars in the fridge to chill for at least ⏱️ 1-2 hours (or in the freezer for ⏱️ 20-40 minutes), or overnight if possible.
21
Slicing:
22
Carefully remove the bars from the pan using the sides of the parchment liner.
23
Make a cut lengthwise, cutting the bars in half. Then slice it in half widthwise, and each of those halves in half again (you should have 8 square bars).
24
Slice each bar in half diagonally, leaving you with a total of 16 bars (well…triangles).
25
Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
428 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
45 g
sodium Content
258 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
68 mg
carbohydrate Content
58 g
saturated Fat Content
13 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...