Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat) bake chewy white chocolate blondies studded with dried cranberries and orange zest, then layer with cream cheese frosting, more cranberries, and white chocolate drizzle.

Ready in 45 minutes, they serve 24 with holiday triangle slices and bakery perfection.

Why This Recipe Works

Brown sugar keeps blondies chewy. Orange extract nails Starbucks flavor. Cornstarch tenderizes without cakiness. Cream cheese frosting pipes smooth. White chocolate drizzle sets crisp.

Ingredients & Prep

Blondies:

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1½ cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp orange extract
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2¼ cups flour
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ginger
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ¾ cup dried cranberries

Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp orange extract
• ½ tsp vanilla

Topping:

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 4 oz white chocolate, melted

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat 350°F; line 13×9 pan parchment.
2. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, extracts.
3. Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ginger; fold until just combined.
4. Fold in chips and cranberries; spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes until edges golden. Cool completely.
5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, extracts until fluffy; spread over cooled bars.
6. Sprinkle chopped cranberries; drizzle melted white chocolate in zigzags. Chill 1 hour. Cut into triangles.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temp 3 days covered; refrigerate 1 week. Freeze 2 months.

FAQs

Blondies cakey?
Don’t overmix; melted butter method.

Frosting runny?
Chill beaters; powdered sugar first.

Drizzle streaks?
Fork shake gently over bars.

Conclusion

Cranberry Bliss Bars copycat café joy chewy holiday bliss.

Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe

Print Recipe

Soft, chewy Cranberry Bliss Bars inspired by the Starbucks favorite. A blondie-style base topped with sweet cream cheese frosting, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate perfect for holidays or anytime cravings.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 12 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Bars:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• Frosting:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Topping:
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
• 2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
• 3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
• 4. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
• 5. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
• 6. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
• 7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
• 8. Cool completely.
• 9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
• 10. Spread frosting over cooled bars.
• 11. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
• 12. Chill briefly, then slice into bars.

Notes

• For clean slices, chill bars before cutting.
• Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
• Great for holiday gifting or dessert trays.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bar
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 26g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 70mg

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