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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe

Homemade Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are a festive and delightful treat that brings the taste of the holiday season right into your kitchen. These bars are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a special treat for yourself. Join me in discovering how to make these delicious bars that are sure to become a favorite in your household.

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In just a few steps, you can create these delightful Homemade Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars that combine a rich blondie base with a creamy frosting and tangy cranberries. This recipe captures the essence of the beloved Starbucks treat, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special dessert. Whether you’re a fan of Starbucks or just love a good dessert bar, these Cranberry Bliss Bars are sure to impress.

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Imagine a chilly winter evening, the kitchen filled with the warm, sweet aroma of baking blondies, and the promise of a delicious treat. As we spread the creamy frosting over the golden bars and sprinkled on the dried cranberries, the anticipation grew. Each bite of these homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars brought back memories of cozy coffee shop visits and holiday celebrations. This recipe quickly became a family favorite, a festive treat we look forward to making each year.

Why These Cranberry Bliss Bars:

Discover why this bar stands out:

  • Festive Flavor: A perfect combination of tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, and zesty orange.
  • Homemade Goodness: Made from scratch, these bars are fresher and more satisfying than store-bought.
  • Perfect for Sharing: Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a special homemade gift.

Ingredients:

  • For the Bars:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • For the Frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • For the Drizzle:
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons orange juice

How to Make Homemade Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars:

  1. Make the Bars:
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
    2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
    3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
    4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
    5. Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
    6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the Frosting:
    1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
    2. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
    3. Sprinkle the chopped dried cranberries over the frosting.
  3. Make the Drizzle:
    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
    2. Drizzle the glaze over the frosted bars.
  4. Serve:
    1. Cut the bars into triangles or squares and serve. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars to get clean edges.
  • Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe

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Recipe by Alexandra Course: All Word Recipes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

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Ingredients

  • For the Bars:
  • 1 cup 1 unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup 1 brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 granulated sugar

  • 2 large 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon 1 vanilla extract

  • 2 cups 2 all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 salt

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 white chocolate chips

  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz 8 cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup 1 powdered sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 dried cranberries, chopped

  • For the Drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 powdered sugar

  • 1 1 -2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

  • Make the Bars:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Make the Frosting:
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle the chopped dried cranberries over the frosting.
  • Make the Drizzle:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the frosted bars.
  • Serve:
  • Cut the bars into triangles or squares and serve. Enjoy!

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