Published 8/26/2024 • Updated 11/5/2024 Made with a soft blondie base, topped with a cream cheese frosting, and topped with cranberries and white chocolate, these bars have a piece of bliss in every bite! Starbucks always has such yummy snacks and treats!! They’ve inspired us to make these Cheesy Sous Vide Egg Bites, but now it’s time for a dessert recipe 😏 These copy cat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are easy to make and perfectly sweet. Just make the dough, press into a baking dish, and bake. Then make the frosting, and add your tasty toppings. You’re gonna LOVE THESE.
Copy Cat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars – What You Need
All-purpose flour: We’re using all-purpose flour as the base of this recipe. This helps to create a soft, chewy texture. Ground ginger: Ginger adds a slight spice to the bars that pair perfectly with cranberries and white chocolate. White chocolate chips: This gets mixed in the dough and melted and drizzled on as a topping. Dried cranberries: A fall and winter season staple! Cranberries add a sweet and tart flavor to these bars. Brown sugar: Brown sugar makes the blondie base perfectly sweet. Egg: We’re using just 1 egg, which helps to bind the ingredients and create a chewy consistency. Orange: Fresh orange juice and orange zest add a bright, citrusy flavor to the bars. Cream cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other frosting ingredients. Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds a tangy flavor to the frosting and helps to create a smooth texture. Powdered sugar: The base of most frostings! Powdered sugar helps to thicken the frosting and add sweetness. Stand mixer: You can use a hand mixer, but we love using our stand mixer for this recipe.
Can I make this Starbucks cranberry bliss bar recipe gluten-free?
Yes! To make gluten-free cranberry bliss bars, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Make sure to read the instructions on your specific brand of gluten-free flour for any additional measurement adjustments.
How to Make Cranberry Bliss Bars (Step by Step!)
These homemade cranberry bliss bars are easier to make than you might think. Here’s a breakdown of the steps, but make sure to scroll down for the full written instructions and measurements in the recipe card!
Chopped pecans or walnuts: For some added crunch and nutty flavor. White chocolate chunks: Instead of chips, try adding chunks of white chocolate to the blondie batter. Yum! Almond extract: If you like almond flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter for an extra layer of flavor.
Top Tips for the Yummiest Homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars
Don’t overmix: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet, be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense. Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure your butter, egg, and yogurt are at room temperature before mixing. This will ensure that they combine smoothly and evenly. Be patient when frosting: Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting. If they are still warm, the frosting will melt and become messy.
Storage
Store any leftover homemade cranberry bliss bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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