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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars You Can’t Resist Making

Enjoy the festive flavors of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars with this delightful copycat recipe that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Using kosher salt improves distribution.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Can be substituted with pumpkin spice.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves Omit if desired.
  • ½ cup salted butter Can use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Can replace with granulated sugar.
  • 2 large eggs Flaxseed meal and water can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Can substitute with chopped dried cherries.
  • ½ cup chopped white chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Vegan cream cheese is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust amount to suit your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Lemon zest can be a lovely alternative.
Drizzling Ingredients
  • ½ cup melting white chocolate Perfect for drizzling on top.

Equipment

  • 9x11-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • offset spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
  3. Melt butter and mix with light brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Add dry ingredients gradually, stirring gently. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate.
  6. Spread batter in the baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool bars for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar for the frosting, then mix in orange zest.
  9. Frost the cooled bars with orange-infused frosting.
  10. Melt white chocolate and drizzle it over the frosted bars, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Freeze wrapped for up to 2 months.

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