Name: Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 57 min
Ingredients: Butter = 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks); Brown sugar (packed = 2 cups); All-purpose flour = 2 cups; Baking powder = 1/2 tsp; Baking soda = 1/4 tsp; Kosher salt = 1/2 tsp; Ground ginger = 1/2 tsp; Cinnamon = 1/2 tsp; Vanilla extract = 1 tsp; Eggs = 2; Orange zest = From 1 orange; White chocolate chips = 1/2 cup; Dried cranberries = 1/2 cup; Frosting:; Cream cheese (room temperature = 8 oz block); Butter (room temperature = 1/2 cup); Orange zest = From 1 orange; Lemon zest = From 1 lemon; Powdered sugar = 3 cups; Heavy cream or milk (optional = 1-2 Tbsps); Topping:; White chocolate chips (melted = 1/2 cup); Dried cranberries = 1/2 cup; Orange zest = From 1 orange

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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss bars are very popular and delicious. To make these bars, a soft cake base is first prepared, in which white chocolate and dried cranberries are added.

After that, a delicious cream cheese frosting is applied on top and decorated with more cranberries and white chocolate drizzle.

When we first made these Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe, we thought that it might be difficult to achieve the Starbucks taste at home.

But when we mixed all these ingredients and prepared these bars, the result was amazing.

The taste is exactly the same, and the aroma is also wonderful! As soon as we took the first bite, it felt like the memory of Starbucks had really come back.

These bars are perfect for special occasions or entertaining guests. You must try them too and taste this amazing taste to your family. Believe me, everyone will love them!

Ingredients

Butter = 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks)
Brown sugar (packed) = 2 cups
All-purpose flour = 2 cups

Baking powder = 1/2 tsp
Baking soda = 1/4 tsp
Kosher salt = 1/2 tsp

Ground ginger = 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon = 1/2 tsp
Vanilla extract = 1 tsp

Eggs = 2
Orange zest = From 1 orange
White chocolate chips = 1/2 cup

Dried cranberries = 1/2 cup

Frosting:
Cream cheese (room temperature) = 8 oz block

Butter (room temperature) = 1/2 cup
Orange zest = From 1 orange
Lemon zest = From 1 lemon

Powdered sugar = 3 cups
Heavy cream or milk (optional) = 1-2 Tbsps
Topping:

White chocolate chips (melted) = 1/2 cup
Dried cranberries = 1/2 cup
Orange zest = From 1 orange

Instructions

For The Cream Cheese Frosting:

Step 1
Combine cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer.

Step 2
Mix until fluffy, about 1 minute.

Step 3
Add orange zest, lemon zest, and powdered sugar slowly.

Step 4
Stir on low speed until well combined.

Step 5
Add heavy cream if the frosting needs softening. Set aside.

For The Bars:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2
Line a 15×10 baking sheet with foil and grease lightly.

Step 3
In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.

Step 4
Stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Cool the mixture for 15 minutes in a large bowl.

Step 6
Whisk in vanilla, eggs, and orange zest.

Step 7
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, soda, ginger, and cinnamon.

Step 8
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.

Step 9
Add white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

Step 10
Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet.

Step 11
Bake for 22-24 minutes until the top is golden.

Step 12
Let the bars cool for 15-20 minutes.

Step 13
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.

Step 14
Sprinkle with dried cranberries.

Step 15
Drizzle melted white chocolate over the frosting.

Step 16
Add a final touch of orange zest.

Step 17
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the chocolate.

Step 18
Cut into triangles and enjoy!

Conclusion

Cranberry Bliss bars are a unique and delicious dessert. It doesn’t take much time to make and is perfect for any occasion. Once you try these bars, they will become your favorite dessert!

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