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Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars

Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars That Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars, a dessert rich in flavor with tart cranberries and creamy frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour You can use gluten-free flour as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Consider browning it for added depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar if needed.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitutes can include almond extract for a different note.
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Orange Zest Feel free to skip if not available.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with chopped dried cherries or raisins.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate (Chopped or Chips) Choose high-quality options for best results.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Orange Zest
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Roughly Chopped Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Melted White Chocolate

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring no lumps.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled browned butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, stirring until smooth.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then gently fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
  7. Cool bars in the pan for 30 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  9. Spread frosting over cooled bars, covering completely.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped cranberries and drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
  11. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then lift out and cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are quick and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Use high-quality products for the best results.

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