Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

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Homemade Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are a perfect holiday treat! We enhanced these blondies by mixing in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. On the top, there’s a luscious white chocolate cream cheese frosting with a hint of orange zest, additional white chocolate, and a sprinkle of dried cranberries for extra flavor and charm!

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A homemade version of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, capturing the irresistible flavors of these iconic treats. These bars are a delightful blend of sweet, tart, and creamy, making them a perfect addition to your dessert repertoire. The base layer typically consists of a blondie or cookie-like batter, flavored with vanilla and studded with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Once baked to a golden perfection, the bars are topped with a cream cheese frosting infused with orange zest, offering a tangy and citrusy contrast. To complete the signature look, a drizzle of white chocolate over the frosting adds a finishing touch, providing both visual appeal and an extra layer of sweetness. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as a festive dessert during the holiday season, these homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delightful way to recreate the flavors of the popular Starbucks treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

When you’re craving something sweet and tangy, these tasty copycat bars will transport you there.

What’s a Cranberry Bliss Bar?

These bars, a Starbucks signature, are hard to resist. They’re blondies with dried cranberries, topped with cream-cheese icing featuring orange zest and a sprinkle of dried cranberries—perfect for the holidays!

You all enjoy it in Starbucks, but making these at home is a fraction of the cost! It’s a great idea because you can bake a whole batch. You can also share them with family and friends in a tin or package, or bring them to a party. After all, who doesn’t love homemade treats? And if you’re in the holiday spirit, try the inviting Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf—delicious!

Don’t be intimidated by these bars; they’re actually super easy to make! That’s what we love!

Ingredients You Need

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • ground cinnamon
  • salt
  • brown sugar
  • unsalted butter
  • vanilla extract
  • eggs
  • dried cranberries
  • white chocolate chips

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

  • cream cheese softened
  • white chocolate chips melted for frosting and topping
  • grated orange zest
  • powdered sugar

Frosting and Toppings

  • white chocolate
  • dried cranberries
  • Opt: pistachios, rough chop

Questions

  • Storing Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars: Take the blondies out of the pan and cut them as you like. Keep them tightly sealed in the fridge until you’re ready to serve, for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing Cranberry Bliss Bars: You can freeze the bars for up to six weeks in an airtight container.

These Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delicious holiday treat!

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