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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

Delicious Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars You Can Make at Home

Make delicious Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars at home, featuring sweet white chocolate and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the bars rise.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Complements cranberries beautifully.
  • ½ cup salted butter Can use unsalted.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Can swap with granulated sugar.
  • 2 large eggs Can replace with flaxseed meal for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Boosts flavor.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Fresh can be used with more sugar.
  • ½ cup white chocolate Chopped; dark chocolate can be used for a richer twist.
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Can opt for dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweetens and smoothens the frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Adds freshness.
  • ½ cup melted white chocolate For drizzling on top.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9x11-inch baking pan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x11-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. Melt the butter and mix it with brown sugar until combined, then let it cool.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract into the cooled butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in cranberries and chopped white chocolate, then pour evenly into the baking pan.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack in the pan.
  9. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth for frosting.
  10. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  11. Chill for 30 minutes, then cut into squares or triangles to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer preservation without frosting.

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