Cranberry Bliss Bars {Starbucks Copycat Recipe}
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
melted, 2 sticks
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Craisins
- 8 oz. cream cheese
softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Craisins
roughly chopped
- 2 squares white baking chocolate or almond bark
melted
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x10 or 13x9 inch jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. *see notes
- 2
Beat together melted butter and brown sugar over medium speed with an electric mixer. Add in eggs, 1 tsp orange extract, and 1 tsp vanilla extract and beat until mixed well. Add in ground ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour, beating until just blended. Don't overmix.
- 3
Stir in white chocolate chips and Craisins by hand. Spread evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until set and golden brown at the edges. Don't overbake or bars will be hard. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool. Allow bars to cool completely before topping with frosting.
- 4
To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 tsp orange extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and mix well. Top cooled bars with frosting. Sprinkle with chopped Craisins and drizzle white chocolate over the top with a fork. I dip my fork into the chocolate then shake it gently over the top of the bars to create little streaks. You can either slice right away and enjoy, or place the bars in the refrigerator for about an hour (what I like to do) to help them set up before cutting. Cut into triangles and enjoy!
Cranberry Bliss Bars {Starbucks Copycat Recipe}
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About this Recipe
Craving those iconic Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks but want to enjoy them fresh from your own kitchen? This homemade version lets you capture that irresistible sweet, tangy, and creamy magic right at home.
You'll love how perfectly these bars replicate the original Starbucks treat. The foundation is a soft, flavorful bar, featuring the warmth of brown sugar and a hint of ginger, balanced by bright orange extract. It's crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, dotted with tangy Craisins, and finished with a delicate drizzle of white chocolate, making every bite a delight.
Prepare for a delightful interplay of textures and flavors in these Cranberry Bliss Bars. The bar itself is wonderfully soft and chewy, infused with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and white chocolate chips, plus the distinctive chew of Craisins. The frosting layer is incredibly smooth and creamy, providing a cool contrast to the bar, and brightened further by orange and vanilla extracts. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced notes, just like your favorite coffee shop indulgence.
While Craisins are key for that signature tang, you could experiment with other dried tart berries, like dried cherries, if desired. For a different flavor profile in the bar, consider slightly adjusting the orange extract or vanilla extract amounts to suit your preference, though the combination here is designed to mimic the original perfectly. If you prefer a less intense white chocolate flavor in the drizzle, you could use more almond bark as it tends to be milder than pure white baking chocolate.
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are perfect for holiday gatherings, a thoughtful homemade gift, or simply as an indulgent treat with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. They bring a festive, cheerful touch to any occasion and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.