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Tasty Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
Jemero Carter

Cranberry Bliss Bars

Cranberry Bliss Bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the bars:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips
For the frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2/3 cup melted white chocolate
For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • 1 2/3 cups melted white chocolate

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate large bowl, stir the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, stirring until blended.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  5. Stir in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips so they are distributed through the batter.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18–22 minutes.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Meanwhile, beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest. Mix until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  10. Once the bars are fully cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Sprinkle the roughly chopped dried cranberries evenly over the frosted surface.
  12. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the entire surface in a decorative pattern.
  13. Refrigerate until the frosting and chocolate drizzle are set before cutting into bars or triangles. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Protein: ~2 g
  • Fat: ~13 g
  • Total Carbohydrates: ~29 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g
  • Sugar: ~21 g