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Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks

Homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks Style You’ll Love

Enjoy the wonderful flavor of Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks style with this easy homemade recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure recommended
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from a medium orange
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder fresh
  • 1 pinch salt kosher or table
  • 1 cup dried cranberries sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or dark chocolate
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from another orange

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface; bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars and garnish with chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  10. Chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Customize with different mix-ins if desired.

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